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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-b5fd17-2874032f-eed9-4e17-974a-a0892887296b

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for the provision of Habilitation, Orientation, Mobility and Life Skills Services to visually impaired children and young people, as detailed in their active tender published on 15 May 2019. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and has a total contract value of £75,000. The tender closes on 6 June 2019, with services required to commence on 1 September 2019 and running until 31 August 2020. Interested businesses should ensure they submit their proposals before the deadline, as this procurement follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their service offerings. Companies specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing support to individuals with disabilities or impairments, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance service capabilities and foster long-term relationships with local government, thereby supporting business growth in the region.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the provision of habilitation, orientation, mobility and life skills services to visually impaired children and young people up to and including 25 years of age for whom the Council has an education responsibility and who live in the county of Leicestershire. The Council require a quality service that will enable visually impaired children and young people to acquire a range of skills appropriate to their needs, aspirations and age, which enable them to maximise their opportunity to achieve the following outcomes: * Independent travel and mobility * Independent living skills * Social inclusion * Increased emotional health, well-being and life chances * To be safe * Competence in the use of habilitation tools for mobility and independent travel * The ability to assess risks and anticipate difficulties in mobility and independent living

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2fa7352-75d9-4d93-8d04-92f10bda9713 |
| 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 | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 8RF |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2fa7352-75d9-4d93-8d04-92f10bda9713

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2fa7352-75d9-4d93-8d04-92f10bda9713
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Procurement Portal

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