Planning

Rehabilitation and Support Service for People with Sight Loss

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Mar 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is initiating a planning process for the future procurement of a Rehabilitation and Support Service for People with Sight Loss. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with market engagement scheduled to conclude on 10 April 2026. This preliminary market engagement activity is intended to inform the design of the upcoming procurement, with interested parties invited to register and participate via the council's e-tendering system, In-Tend Warwickshire. Located in Warwickshire, England, the Council seeks to design this service to address rising demand and cost pressures while focusing on positive individual outcomes. The service falls under the industry category of social and community health services, highlighting its importance in providing essential support to those with vision impairments.

This market engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and community health services to influence future procurement strategies and expand their offerings in this sector. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), can leverage this engagement to showcase their competencies and potentially secure future contracts in the service's re-procurement. With a contract period envisaged to span from January 2027 to December 2029, inclusive of potential renewals up to December 2031, businesses that excel in delivering sight loss rehabilitation and support services are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. By participating in the engagement, businesses can gain valuable insights, align their services with the market's evolving demands, and strengthen their prospects for long-term growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rehabilitation and Support Service for People with Sight Loss

Notice Description

This is not a procurement/tender exercise. This is an opportunity for current and prospective care and support providers to help to shape the re-procurement of the Rehab and Support Service for people with sight loss (currently known as the Vision Impairment Rehab and Support Service). Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is beginning work to re-procure this service in the context of rising demand, cost pressures, and a continued focus on achieving positive individual outcomes. Providers are invited to take part in this market testing activity to help inform the design and future procurement of the Rehabilitation and Support Service for people with sight loss.

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to take part in this market testing activity to help inform the design and future procurement of the Rehabilitation and Support Service for people with sight loss. Warwickshire County Council will be using its new e-tendering system (In-Tend Warwickshire County Council) for the administration of this market engagement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for the portal is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home Registration and use of our portal is free. When registering you will be re-directed to the In-Tend sell2midlands site. If you already registered and have issues logging in then you may need to re-set your password. You will need to select "Log in to portal" next to Warwickshire County Council. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the portals' correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with the portal, please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on In-Tend and log in to our portal to express an interest in this project and to be able to correspond with us about this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023065-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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