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title: "SSD 18 04 Visual Impairment Rehabilitation, Information and Advice"
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# SSD 18 04 Visual Impairment Rehabilitation, Information and Advice

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aa9eea8-233b-4ab7-bacc-ed3569148a19

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking tenders for the contract titled "SSD 18 04 Visual Impairment Rehabilitation, Information and Advice", aimed at providing essential support services for individuals with visual impairments. This open procurement process, classified under health and social work services, is set to deliver services including a mobile resource centre and community drop-in events across the East Midlands region. The tender period has concluded, with a contract starting on 1st April 2019 and extending until 31st March 2021. The total contract value is £685,473, and suitability for the contract is encouraged for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health and social care services, particularly those experienced in rehabilitation and support for individuals with disabilities. Companies that provide community services, rehabilitation training, or accessible information technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance service reach, build connections within the community, and ultimately drive growth through an expanded client base by aligning with Derbyshire County Council’s mission to support independent living for visually impaired individuals.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council Adult Care are inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver a visual impairment rehabilitation, information and advice. The visual impairment rehabilitation, information and advice service will support people with a visual impairment, or who have recently experienced sight loss, to remain independent and at home and also access appropriate and timely information and advice. The service will also operate a mobile resource centre and a range of community drop in events at venues across the county

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63a2172-90d9-4d8a-90ae-37b0da369ed0 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £686,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £685,473 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGHT SUPPORT DERBYSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63a2172-90d9-4d8a-90ae-37b0da369ed0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63a2172-90d9-4d8a-90ae-37b0da369ed0
  18th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09879050-9ba6-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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