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16 Jun 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has awarded a contract for a Sensory Enablement Service aimed at supporting residents with hearing and visual impairments. This project falls under the services category and is being implemented in the UKI51 region, specifically in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed using a direct award method, classified under the light touch regime, without competition due to being below the threshold. The contract was signed on 16th June 2026, with the service commencing on 1st September 2026 and running through to 31st August 2029. The total contract value is £655,200, with a net value of £546,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensory support services, particularly those capable of delivering rehabilitation, assessment, and advisory services to individuals with sensory impairments. SENSORY SPECIALISTS LTD, a large-scale business engaged in social work and related services, has been awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in social services and community support, especially those with specialised skills in assisting people with sensory impairments, would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining a foothold in public service markets. Additionally, this procurement demonstrates potential growth opportunities for suppliers who are adept at working within light-touch procurement frameworks and direct awards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sensory enablement service

Notice Description

Direct award for the provision of a community Sensory Enablement Service supporting Royal Borough of Greenwich residents with hearing and visual impairment through assessment, rehabilitation, advice and practical support to maintain independence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056611-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South 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)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSORY SPECIALISTS

Further Information

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