This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 11:44

Planning

11 May 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently in the tendering stage of procuring a "Provision of Sensory Support Service" aimed at helping vulnerable residents, including those who are deaf, blind, or have hearing and sight impairments, to live independently. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and will be implemented within the United Kingdom. The open procedure process will conclude with tender submissions by 22 June 2026, with an enquiry deadline on 16 June 2026 and the awarding phase anticipated to end on 10 August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2 November 2026 and continue until 1 November 2029, with possibilities for renewal. The procurement process is influenced by UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and encourages electronic submissions via the specified tender management platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in assistive technologies and services for sensory impairments. Suitability criteria indicate an openness to SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting that smaller organisations have a substantial chance to compete. With a contract value of £687,840, this initiative not only offers financial potential but also enables bidders to contribute meaningfully to community welfare by enhancing service users' autonomy and quality of life. Businesses with capabilities in consultation services, training, and provision of specialised equipment for the sensory-impaired are well-placed to deliver comprehensive solutions aligned with the buyer's objectives, thereby fostering long-term business growth and partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sensory Support Service

Notice Description

This service supports some of our most vulnerable residents enabling them to continue to live in their own home within their communities. As part of the contract the service will be required to support social care workers with cases that involve individuals with sensory needs as a consultation service. The service is provided to make those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted more independent. If someone is blind/partially sighted, an assessment is done and then training, so service users can use public transport, prepare their own meals and stay in work. For service users who are deaf, they are issued equipment and assisted technology so they're able to live independently.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT document

Planning Information

This service supports some of our most vulnerable residents enabling them to continue to live in their own home within their communities. As part of the contract the service will be required to support social care workers with cases that involve individuals with sensory needs as a consultation service. The service is provided to make those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted more independent. If someone is blind/partially sighted, an assessment is done and then training, so service users can use public transport, prepare their own meals and stay in work. For service users who are deaf, they are issued equipment and assisted technology so they’re able to live independently. Please respond by the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9a5e7498-dd3f-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046339-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£687,840 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£687,840 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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