Award

Award of Sight Loss and Vision Impairment Rehabilitation Support Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, through the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, has awarded a contract for the "Sight Loss and Vision Impairment Rehabilitation Support Service" aimed at delivering outpatient and rehabilitation services. The procurement process concluded with an award on 9 April 2026, though the tender period began on 4 January 2026. This direct award process selected Royal Blind T/A Sight Scotland as the supplier, with the service to be provided in Edinburgh. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting outpatient care and rehabilitation services. The contract, valued at £2,223,584, spans an initial three-year term, with the potential for extensions up to an additional five years. This procurement process was a direct award without competition, following a light-touch procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in vision impairment and rehabilitation. While the direct award means this particular opportunity is sealed, similar procurement processes may open up for competition in the future. Companies with expertise in providing specialised outpatient care could benefit from monitoring such tenders to secure future contracts. Additionally, organisations capable of adapting services to meet specified local health and social care needs in cities like Edinburgh would be well-positioned to compete in tendering opportunities aligned with public health objectives.

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Notice Title

Award of Sight Loss and Vision Impairment Rehabilitation Support Service

Notice Description

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), through the City of Edinburgh Council, require to appoint a Provider to deliver an Adult Sight loss and Vision Impairment Rehabilitation Support Service (the Service). Please see attached documentation for detailed information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,223,584 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

ANGUS COUNCIL

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REDRESS SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ACOEM

ADLIB

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

CAS DUNCAN

DINGBRO

ECON ENGINEERING

HC ONE

MRG ELECTRICAL SERVICES

NUCORE GROUP

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS

RICHARD IRVIN FM

ROYAL BLIND T/A SIGHT SCOTLAND

THE LINES BETWEEN

TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA

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