Award

Support Services for Visually Impaired People

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Feb 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has awarded a contract for Support Services for Visually Impaired People. The procurement process was completed on April 4, 2023. The contract value is £445,048. The buying organisation was NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an "open procedure" for services in the health industry category.

This tender by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers opportunities for organisations providing support services for visually impaired individuals. Businesses in the healthcare and service industries focusing on visual impairment services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement stage was at the award phase, offering potential growth for businesses aiming to provide vital support to visually impaired individuals in the region.

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Notice Title

Support Services for Visually Impaired People

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 x 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721110
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£445,048 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£445,048 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£445,048 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20232 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
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Wark, Oliver Bailey
Contact Email
kenneth.wark2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, oliver.bailey@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412015369, +44 7814939802

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISIBILITY SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471377
    Support Services for Visually Impaired People - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476071
    Support Services for Visually Impaired People - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

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