--- title: "PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-10" --- # PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c65892f-6742-41eb-ae2a-7feca102bc91.json) ## Summary Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded the contract for the provision of services for people with a visual impairment. The contract falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' and covers service delivery from premises within Hartlepool for residents of Hartlepool. The tender process was an open procedure, welcoming submissions from suitably experienced organisations, with the tender phase concluding on 27th January 2025. The service contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The award was made to Hartlepool Vision Support, with a contract value of GBP 257,500, and the award notice was published on 10th March 2025. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for individuals with visual impairments, particularly those focused on well-being, independence, specialist vision assessments, and vision rehabilitation. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in these areas will find this contract attractive for growth and community impact. The open nature of the procurement process allows for fair competition, ensuring that qualified and experienced organisations can contribute to enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired residents in Hartlepool. ## Notice Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking submissions from suitably experienced organisations to provide services for people with a visual impairment. The aim of the service is to support people with a visual impairment to meet their individual outcomes around well-being and independence. There is also a requirement for the service to support Hartlepool's adult population with specialist vision assessments and deliver vision rehabilitation. The service is to be delivered from premises within Hartlepool and be available for people who are ordinarily residents of Hartlepool. Any queries in relation to this Tender must be addressed through the ProContract tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com The NEPO E-Procurement Portal is being used for this Tender. In order to express your interest please register as a supplier on the NEPO portal. https://procontract.due-north.com. Once you have registered please view the opportunities register. The reference for this tender is as follows:- Pro Contract Reference No. DN 757268 Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday, 27th January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b162c821-89cd-464d-bbba-c40869eac814 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £257,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS24 8AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARTLEPOOL VISION SUPPORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b162c821-89cd-464d-bbba-c40869eac814 - 16 Jan 2025 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9080c5-cc8a-47ec-90e9-cb02fa98dcd9 - 15 Jan 2025 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be883158-558e-4a6f-8931-2f2766ddfe28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b162c821-89cd-464d-bbba-c40869eac814 10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9080c5-cc8a-47ec-90e9-cb02fa98dcd9 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be883158-558e-4a6f-8931-2f2766ddfe28 15th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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