Planning

Visual Impairment Support Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Lothian Council concerns the tender titled "Visual Impairment Support Services." This service falls under the health and social care industry, specifically aimed at supporting individuals with visual impairments in East Lothian and Midlothian. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 23rd November 2020. Key parties involved include East Lothian Council, based in Haddington, and Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, both in the UK. Interested organisations should note that registration of interest is necessary to obtain further information on this planned procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, disability support, and assistive technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for rehabilitation and mobility services, as well as training and awareness initiatives related to visual impairments, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on high-quality services and integration of new technologies offers a platform for growth in the sector, positioning providers who can demonstrate effective strategies in meeting the needs of this vulnerable demographic for success in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Visual Impairment Support Services

Notice Description

East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships are committed to providing a range of effective and high-quality services to meet the needs of adults ordinarily resident within the East Lothian and Midlothian Council boundaries whose visual impairment impacts upon independent living, or carers of people with a visual impairment who would benefit from support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council intend to procure a service provider capable of delivering a service that will meet the following priorities: 1.Deliver a rehabilitation and mobility service for people with Visual Impairment with a clear referral pathway and agreed support plan with agreed outcomes 2.Make use of new and assistive technologies to deliver high quality communication support and maximise independence 3.Maintain a Registration and Certification service for visually impaired people in East Lothian and Midlothian. 4.Maximise opportunities to raise awareness of issues associated with visual impairment, both with professionals and the general public, through training, public events and utilising a range of other appropriate, effective means of communication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397659
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1620827827

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
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397659
    Visual Impairment Support Services - East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships are committed to providing a range of effective and high-quality services to meet the needs of adults ordinarily resident within the East Lothian and Midlothian Council boundaries whose visual impairment impacts upon independent living, or carers of people with a visual impairment who would benefit from support.

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