--- title: "Sensory Needs - Social Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-20" --- # Sensory Needs - Social Support Services Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acc1a60c-09ab-4ee5-8f57-a5373b039b2c.json) ## Summary The Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking quotations for the provision of social support services aimed at adults aged 18 and over who are visually impaired, blind, or deafblind. The tender, titled "Sensory Needs - Social Support Services," falls under the category of social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 12 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2024. The total value of the contract is £35,000, with services to be delivered in Bracknell, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on delivering social support services. Businesses experienced in providing tailored support to individuals with sensory impairments or disabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable individuals in the community while establishing valuable relationships within the public sector. ## Notice 1.1 The Council is requesting quotations for the provision of social support services intended to support adults (18+) in Bracknell Forest who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind. 1.2 The objective will be to appoint a Service Provider following this exercise to supply the Service set out in this Specification. 1.3 The scope of the social support services will be: * Provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) for those with visual impairments relating to day-to-day tasks and activities * A one-to-one support service to help people connect to the wider offer and support services on the area * A calendar of social activities tailored to those with a visual or dual sensory impairment. This should include a cross section of different options to appeal to people of different ages and interests, such as sports, arts and crafts, cultural events etc. 1.4 The purpose of the service is to provide people with a good quality of life. People are supported to lead independent, fulfilling lives that they feel they have control over. It involves putting people at the centre of decisions about the support they receive. Services are provided in such a way that people feel involved, secure and confident in the service provided to them. The service should focus on maintaining individuals' dignity, privacy and freedom of choice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd403b0b-49fb-4150-8d45-450e978857a7 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd403b0b-49fb-4150-8d45-450e978857a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd403b0b-49fb-4150-8d45-450e978857a7 20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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