--- title: "RFI - BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-27" --- # RFI - BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service, focusing on support for individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21 September 2021. The service, classified under CPV code 85000000 (Health and social work services), aims at ensuring a new contract is in place for April 2022, allowing sufficient time for mobilisation. Interested suppliers should submit their responses via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by midday on the deadline date. This RFI presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to support individuals with sensory disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging with this process, potential suppliers can showcase their capabilities and innovative practices, potentially influencing the forthcoming procurement process and securing a vital contract in the health sector. ## Notice INTRODUCTION 1.1 Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about provision of support to people with visual and/or hearing impairment. 1.2 The current contract expires in April 2022, and the Council is looking to award a new contract with sufficient mobilisation time for a smooth transition. 1.3 Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand the breadth of the market, its capacity and innovative practices. It will also provide commissioners with insights to review the service specification. 1.4 The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to any procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. 1.5 This document is for information purposes only and suppliers will not be held to any indicative costings nor excluded from any future procurement exercise on the basis of any information they provide. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The categories of people with a sensory disability to be covered by the Service are as follows: * Hearing Disability * Visual Disability * Dual sensory Disability (deaf and blind) * Parents and carers who have a sensory disability as well 2.2 The Integrated Sensory Disability Service will consist of the following: * Assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration * Information and advice * Enablement Services The deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday 21 September 2021. All responses must be submitted via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3a6a9b92-a205-ec11-810d-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9589d98f-4980-4914-a850-1f6dcb478464 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,129,332 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 09:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9589d98f-4980-4914-a850-1f6dcb478464 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9589d98f-4980-4914-a850-1f6dcb478464 27th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3a6a9b92-a205-ec11-810d-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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