CPU 8237 Habilitation Training for Visual Impairment

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the "CPU 8237 Habilitation Training for Visual Impairment" contract. The tender, classified under education and training services, focuses on specialist paediatric habilitation support for children and young people with visual impairments, aiming to enhance their independence in mobility and daily living skills. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, indicating a predetermined supplier was chosen. This contract was awarded to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, a large-scale enterprise located in Reading, UK, with the contract period starting from 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The total value of the contract is £37,000.

The award of this contract to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association underlines the potential opportunities for organisations within the education and training services sector, particularly those focusing on specialised training for individuals with disabilities. Companies that offer expertise in habilitation and support services for the visually impaired or have a history of collaboration with local councils and government agencies may find similar opportunities advantageous. The nature of this contract suggests that businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality, tailored educational services stand to gain from engaging with such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CPU 8237 Habilitation Training for Visual Impairment

Notice Description

Specialist Paediatric Habilitation support for CYP who have a vision impairment. This will include assessment and delivery of specialist training to develop independence in mobility and daily living skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION

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