--- title: "Provision of Sensory Service in Halton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-03" --- # Provision of Sensory Service in Halton Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a279b34-ee75-493a-b862-c3b252d373eb.json) ## Summary Halton Borough Council is seeking to appoint accredited organisations for the "Provision of Sensory Service in Halton," an initiative aimed at delivering an integrated Sensory Support service to individuals with sensory impairments and their families. The contract has a total estimated value of £582,740 and will run for three years, starting on 1st July 2018, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services', and is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 29th March 2018. The procurement method used for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th March 2018. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in support services for sensory impairments, particularly those that can demonstrate a proven track record in this area. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with capabilities in providing quality assurance and support in collaboration with local councils and other agencies. The successful service providers will need to deliver high standards that meet the Council's specifications, thereby fostering both service improvement and community support. ## Notice In Halton, we currently have three sensory support services which are delivered by three different providers. These include a support service for people with vision impairments, a service to the D/deaf community and those with acquired deafness, and an in-house vision rehabilitation service. Halton Borough Council is seeking to appoint accredited organisations for the provision of an integrated Sensory Support service. The service will support individuals who have a range of issues relating to sensory impairment, and will also provide support to their families and/or carers. The service will be delivered in partnership with Halton Borough Council. Although the in-house vision rehabilitation service is not being tendered as part of this commission, this service will be managed and delivered as part of the integrated Sensory Support service. This should be factored into the quality questions and included within the organisational structure. During 2016/17 current services provided the following: * Over 2,300 contacts via telephone calls, home visits and outreach support * Registered approximately 270 as blind or severely sight impaired * Registered over 450 people as partially sighted or sight impaired * Approximately 400 equipment assessments undertaken * Training and awareness sessions * Support, social and activity groups Bidders will need to demonstrate a proven track record in providing services to people with sensory impairments. They will be required to demonstrate within the Quality Questions that they are capable of meeting the service specification and quality standards required by the Council. Service Providers must show how they can deliver services to a Council defined quality standard in full partnership with the Council, service user, carers and other agencies. The contract will run for a 3 year period, with the option to extend for a further two x 12 months periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bcb6ac-c442-43a7-807d-32739eb093fb | | 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 | 3 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £582,740 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £509,265 | | 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WIDNES | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 7EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Central & West Bank | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VISION ENHANCEMENT SERVICES (VISION SUPPORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2018 at 13:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bcb6ac-c442-43a7-807d-32739eb093fb - 12 Feb 2018 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bcb6ac-c442-43a7-807d-32739eb093fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37bcb6ac-c442-43a7-807d-32739eb093fb 12th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=48c5cfff-1710-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www2.halton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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