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title: "Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service - AWARD"
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# Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service - AWARD

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17d6b780-29fa-4c48-942d-15e291a594b9

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service. The contract, valued at £1,254,294 GBP, falls under the industry category of Social work and related services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on October 31, 2023. The contract is set to start on April 1, 2024, and will run until March 31, 2028. The service is located in the Borough of Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to engage with Milton Keynes Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. Businesses offering services related to social work, health, and sensory support may find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded contract was issued to BID Services, highlighting opportunities for businesses focusing on deaf and sensory support services to compete and grow their operations.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council invites providers to tender for An Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service, including the provision of: o An open access Preventative Service, including: o Information, advice and signposting; o Assessment of needs; and where appropriate: o Immediate intervention and support o Short Term Care Planning; and o Equipment Provision. o Review of service provision o Group Events o Assistance to the Council to fulfil its statutory Assessment and Support Planning responsibilities o An Eye Clinic Liaison Service o A Hearing Aid Support Service o Training The client group of the service will be people who meet the eligibility requirements and who are residents of the Borough of Milton Keynes. Such people could come from any of the following client groups: o Adults - eg older people; adults with long term conditions; people who are physically disabled; people with a learning disability; people with autism or a mental health condition. o Children o Young people, transitioning between Children and Adult services o Any unpaid carers, parents or other appointed representative of the above people. Within these broad groups, people who engage with the service are likely to be within one or more of the following groups - people who may be categorised either formally or informally as deaf, hearing impaired, blind, sight impaired, or dual sensory impaired. These impairments can be either acquired or present from birth. They may represent either a person's primary or secondary need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3539ac-a0d5-4330-bd60-dc23c72ef1df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,254,294 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,253,996 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BID SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3539ac-a0d5-4330-bd60-dc23c72ef1df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3539ac-a0d5-4330-bd60-dc23c72ef1df
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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