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title: "Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children"
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# Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac3748a4-7414-4389-b302-5547aa5f4297

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a habilitation service for visually impaired children and young people. The tender, titled "Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children," falls under the industry categories of specialist training services, personal development training services, and social work-related services. The service aims to maximise the independence and educational outcomes for visually impaired children through high-quality mobility and independence training. The contract, valued at GBP 229,500, commenced on 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, targeting suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training, personal development, and social services, particularly those focusing on services for children and youth with visual impairments. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in mobility training, independence support, and related educational services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Partnering with Torbay Council and delivering high-impact services can lead to increased visibility and further opportunities in the public sector, promoting growth and expanding service offerings in the community. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for collaboration with established organisations in the field.

## Notice

The provision of a habilitation service for visually impaired babies, children and young people. The service will ensure that children and young people with visual impairment are enabled to achieve the greatest possible independence and maximise their educational outcomes and life chances through high-quality mobility, independence training and support. The overall aim of the Habilitation Service for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment is to provide programmes of individual training and support to enable these children and young people to experience the highest degree of autonomy and independent living, to become confident with their peers, and to become safe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b4c1e0-e659-423c-a446-943ab3e218b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,500 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b4c1e0-e659-423c-a446-943ab3e218b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b4c1e0-e659-423c-a446-943ab3e218b0
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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