--- title: "BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a5c3d6-327c-4500-8f0b-8da32c3483fc.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the "BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service", aimed at providing services for children, young people, and adults with sensory disabilities, including visual and hearing impairments. This tender falls under the social services industry category and is based in Buckinghamshire, England. The procurement stage is currently open for submissions, with a deadline set for midday on 28th January 2022. The initial contract term is for three years, starting from 6th June 2022, with a possibility of extending for an additional two years. The budget for this service is capped at £294,725 per annum, with bids being evaluated based on the most economically advantageous tender criteria. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, healthcare, or support for individuals with disabilities. Smaller enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) are encouraged to apply, as they may possess the specialised knowledge and community connections beneficial for delivering the required services. Companies interested in this contract must register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal to participate in the tender process, ensuring they align with the statutory requirements and are prepared to meet the service's evolving needs. ## Notice The sensory service provides for adult, children and young people. The children and young people service must be available to under 18 year olds or under 25 years with or without Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), living in Buckinghamshire with a sensory loss, visual, hearing or dual diagnosis. The Service must meet the statutory requirements placed on local authorities to provide: * Specialist assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration of sensory loss * Information and Advice * Enablement services to individuals with hearing, visual and dual sensory disabilities and parents and carers of children who have a sensory disability. The successful provider must understand the principle legislation and statutory requirements relating to the provision of services. The provider must keep up to date on related judgements and consultations and their implications to the service. The authority is looking to let a contract for an initial 3 year term, with the option to extend for a further two 12 months periods. The authority is of the opinion that TUPE will apply to this procurement. Potential providers should note that there is a budget cap of PS294,725 per annum for the provision of an Integrated Sensory Service in Buckinghamshire, with PS173,888 indicated for the Adults' service and PS120,837 for the Children & Young People's service. Please note: any bid that exceeds the budget cap for any one year or for the total contract period will be disqualified. This equates to PS884,175 for Service for the three-year contract period, with PS521,664 for Adults' service and PS362,511 for the Children & Young People's service. Bids will be evaluated and scored on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, where quality will make up 60% of score and price will make up 40% of the score. The council is mindful that the service requirements may vary over time and would seek to modify the contract if this should occur. Changes to the contract sum would be negotiated with the appointed contractor based on the costing submitted in the tender. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 28th January 2022. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6cc7a3-1037-4a22-b338-a8c55b7cbdab | | 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 | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 5 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,471,375 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP19 8FF | | 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 West | | 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 - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2021 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6cc7a3-1037-4a22-b338-a8c55b7cbdab - 14 Dec 2021 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fae26e-4323-433e-95ae-df9952f09d46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6cc7a3-1037-4a22-b338-a8c55b7cbdab 15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4fae26e-4323-433e-95ae-df9952f09d46 14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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