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Sensory Support Service

South Tyneside Borough Council

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11 May 2026 at 09:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council is seeking procurement for the "Sensory Support Service" under an open procedure, focusing on social work and related services within the sub-central government public authority category. The service will be delivered in South Shields, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC22 region. The tender process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 11th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 18th June 2026. This five-year block contract, commencing on 1st December 2026, has the potential for a 12-month extension, and has been allocated a budget of up to £818,544 from an overall gross amount of £982,253.

This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in sensory support or social services, particularly those focused on aiding individuals with visual and hearing impairments within the community. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can enhance community engagement and support employment opportunities for people with sensory needs. The criteria emphasise quality in service delivery, including the sensory support pathway and living with sensory loss, thus businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will find this tender advantageous for growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Support Service

Notice Description

The Service to be provided is a South Tyneside Sensory Support Service. Key requirements of the service include: * Maintaining a register of people who are severely sight impaired and sight impaired, and those who are deafblind. * Assessment and care planning for people with sensory impairment, including deafblind. * Assessment for minor aids and adaptations to support people with visual impairment. * A sight loss rehabilitation programme. * Advice, information and support for both people with visual and hearing loss and for those who are deafblind. This is a block contract for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 12 months. Annual contract sum for year 1 is PS136,424. The full tender pack is available free of charge via https://open-uk.org/login - project number #OPEN2026907

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06953b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042791-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£818,544 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£818,544 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Tyneside Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

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