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title: "Sensory Impairment Specialist Information and Advice Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Sensory Impairment Specialist Information and Advice Services - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-690ff8b1-e520-477d-a4ea-f9069a2b40ca

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has awarded a contract for Sensory Impairment Specialist Information and Advice Services. The contract falls under the 'Provision of services to the community' category, with additional classification for other community, social, and personal services. The contract involves the delivery of sensory impairment specialist information and advice services in Worcestershire. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2023. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 30th September 2025.

This contract offers opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can provide specialist information and advice services to residents with sensory impairments. Businesses in the service sector, particularly those experienced in community outreach and support services, would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should note the importance of meeting the needs of individuals with sensory loss in delivering effective and efficient services while aligning with the council's objectives in Worcestershire.

## Notice

Sensory Impairment Specialist Information and Advice Service. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Worcestershire County Council Communities & Partnership Team are seeking to appoint a Service Provider to deliver a sensory impairment specialist information and advice service, supporting residents of Worcestershire with all aspects and impacts of sensory loss, i.e. hearing, sight or a combination of both. The service will offer free, easy to access specialist information and advice to adults to help address the challenges that are affecting their lives, this will utilise a range of channels to ensure the most effective and efficient service delivery is available. The service will include both short term support and longer-term case support in line with the individual's needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e90997-97d1-46e2-a9ff-be9d19dfffe0 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £436,092 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 12:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e90997-97d1-46e2-a9ff-be9d19dfffe0
- 31 Aug 2023 at 11:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e90997-97d1-46e2-a9ff-be9d19dfffe0
- 31 Aug 2023 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e90997-97d1-46e2-a9ff-be9d19dfffe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e90997-97d1-46e2-a9ff-be9d19dfffe0
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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