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Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service in Herefordshire - Market Engagement RFI

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council, identified as a sub-central public authority, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service targeting adults with visual, hearing, or dual sensory loss in Herefordshire. The process, outlined in a Request for Information (RFI), suggests a new contract anticipated to commence in February 2027, with potential for a term of up to five years. The RFI aims to gather insights into market capabilities and innovative service delivery models, underlining the Council's interest in deploying a service that enhances independence and daily living for individuals with sensory impairments. Interested parties need to review and respond to the RFI by the closing date of 17 July 2026, on the Supplying the Southwest Portal.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, especially those specialising in sensory impairment rehabilitation. It invites organisations with robust expertise and innovative approaches to contribute to shaping Herefordshire's service offering. This is an ideal opportunity for service providers to engage with the Council early in the process, influencing potential procurement and service design outcomes. Participation can foster business growth by establishing or expanding a foothold in public sector contracts, critical for businesses looking to penetrate or expand within the West Midlands region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service in Herefordshire - Market Engagement RFI

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify organisations with the capability and interest to provide a Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service for adults with visual impairment, hearing impairment and/or dual sensory loss across Herefordshire. The service is expected to provide specialist sensory impairment rehabilitation support that promotes independence and enables people to manage the impact of sensory loss on daily living, communication, mobility, access to information, and social participation. The purpose of this RFI is to help the Council better understand the current market, including available service delivery models, innovative approaches to provision, market capacity, and supplier interest in a potential future procurement opportunity. The Council is currently considering arrangements for a new contract, anticipated to commence in February 2027. The contract term has not yet been determined; however, the Council is currently considering a contract duration of up to 5 years. As the service specification is currently under development, the Council welcomes responses from organisations with relevant expertise and experience. Information gathered through this RFI will be used solely to inform the Council's commissioning intentions, service design and procurement approach. This RFI does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, award procedure, or commitment by the Council to undertake any future procurement exercise.

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council has published this RFI on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal' (project reference DN821194). Interested parties are invited to review the RFI documentation by registering on the portal (ProContract) and expressing an interest in the opportunity. Closing date for responses - 12.00 noon, Friday 17 July 2026. Please note that responses to this RFI should be submitted via the Procontract e-tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by the closing date and time as indicated above. To register with ProContract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c394
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062862-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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