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Provision of Visual Impairment Service

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Visual Impairment Service," aimed at delivering educational support for children and young individuals aged 3-18 in East Lothian, in line with the Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004. This procurement, categorised under services, is currently in the award stage following an open procedure. Key dates relevant to this process include the tender submission deadline on 24th July 2017, with the contract value set at £375,000. The primary delivery location is East Lothian.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in providing support for individuals with visual impairments. Companies that are well-suited to compete should have a proven track record in the education sector, be able to demonstrate relevant qualifications, and possess the requisite insurance. The integration of community benefits within the contract also emphasises the importance of local involvement and social responsibility, further enhancing the potential for businesses to create positive impacts while expanding their reach.

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Notice Title

Provision of Visual Impairment Service

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking the provision of Visual Impairment Service to provide educational support for children and young people (3-18 yrs)across East Lothian in respect to ELC's obligations under The Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Visual Impairment Services for East Lothian School establishment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: two further extensions 1 + 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL BLIND SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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