Planning

Provision of Sensory Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is initiating a procurement process under the title "Provision of Sensory Support Service," focusing on services tailored to the health and social work sector. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is intended to support socially vulnerable individuals, specifically those with sensory needs. The process is categorised under the industry classification 85000000, indicating its relevance to health and social work services. The planning phase includes a market engagement notice published on 11 May 2026, with a deadline for stakeholder engagement responses set for 15 May 2026. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 2 November 2026 and potentially extending until 1 November 2032, contingent upon renewals.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, notably for SMEs and VCSEs, who are recognised as suitable candidates. Companies in the sector of health and social care, particularly those providing equipment and assisted technology for individuals with sensory impairments, are prime contenders for this contract. The tender emphasises services that enable individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or partially sighted to gain independence, offering businesses with expertise in adaptive equipment and technology an opportunity to expand their reach and impact within local communities. This procurement method focuses on fostering inclusivity and supporting the independent living of residents in their own homes, aligning with broader social care objectives.

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Notice Information

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.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043217-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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