--- title: "Sensory Impairment Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-29" --- # Sensory Impairment Support Service Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51353f07-575e-4359-84f4-aff9837090c2.json) ## Summary The Herefordshire Council has undertaken a public procurement process for the "Sensory Impairment Support Service", aimed at enhancing quality of life for adults with visual and/or hearing impairments. This service encompasses assessments, enablement, technical support, and information guidance, providing tailored interventions to meet client needs. The procurement was initiated on 20th August 2018, with a tender period concluding on 20th September 2018. The total value of the contract is £312,000, and its duration spans from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2022. The service is classified under the CPV code 85300000, which pertains to social work and related services, and is being procured through an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, social work, and related services, particularly those equipped to deliver tailored therapeutic interventions. Companies that can provide comprehensive assessment and enablement services, alongside technical support for assistive equipment, would be particularly suited to apply. The commitment of Herefordshire Council to foster independence and social inclusion among vulnerable populations should appeal to businesses aiming to contribute both socially and operationally through this contract. ## Notice Herefordshire Council currently commissions a Sensory Impairment service. The Service provides a range of therapeutic services and interventions for adults with visual and / or hearing impairments. Interventions carried out by the team that are tailored to meet the specific needs of referred adults with sensory impairments within the context in which they live. The Service is committed to improving the quality of life for people with sensory impairments by promoting independence and social inclusion.. The Service works proactively with partner agencies to safeguard those who are vulnerable to discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or abuse due to the nature or severity of their sensory impairment. The Service offers four core elements; a) Assessments - working with those referred to them to establish the level of need and the eligibility of clients to receive services, b) Enablement - working with clients to produce an agreed suitable care plan that enables them to live full and active lives. c) Technical advice and support - advising clients on the best choice of equipment to meet their needs and making technical adjustments to equipment so that it operates at an optimal level, d) Information advice and guidance - giving information advice and guidance to clients and signposting them to other health and council related services where appropriate. Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e53212-56aa-4f1f-b164-e50b1471aaf9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £312,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £312,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEREFORDSHIRE VISION LINKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2018 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e53212-56aa-4f1f-b164-e50b1471aaf9 - 20 Aug 2018 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7b5e74-0f3c-445d-a552-438c33e2f80c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e53212-56aa-4f1f-b164-e50b1471aaf9 29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7b5e74-0f3c-445d-a552-438c33e2f80c 20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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