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title: "Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People"
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# Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a6a199a-ba17-4689-826f-921e10345253

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is offering a tender for "Habilitation; Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to Visually Impaired Children and Young People," aimed at providing necessary support to visually impaired children and young people in full-time education within Leicestershire. This procurement falls under the education services sector, specifically targeting primary, secondary, and higher education categories. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15th May 2017. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2017 and will continue until 31st August 2018, with a total budget of £23,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and support services tailored to the needs of visually impaired young individuals. Companies that provide habilitation, orientation, mobility training, and life skills coaching would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, signifying a welcoming environment for diverse providers looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector.

## Notice

The provision of a quality service that will enable visually impaired children and young people in full-time education up to and including 25 years of age for whom the Council has an education responsibility and who live in the County of Leicestershire, to acquire a range of skills appropriate to their needs, aspirations and age. Procurement documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal (www.eastmidstenders.org).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f653e33-1af3-439f-8b9b-0e24eec31a1b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f653e33-1af3-439f-8b9b-0e24eec31a1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f653e33-1af3-439f-8b9b-0e24eec31a1b
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Procurement documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal

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