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title: "ASSESSMENT SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-17"
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# ASSESSMENT SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc71b0e1-3f0d-49a0-99af-458eaf498dbd

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of assessment services for visually impaired or blind individuals. The contractor will conduct sensory assessments in the individual's own home to determine support needs. The contract value is £35,000 in GBP, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2022, and ending on August 31, 2023. The procurement method used was 'Other - Direct Award', and the procurement stage was completed on August 31, 2022.

This tender opportunity for assessment services in the North East region of the United Kingdom creates business growth prospects for organisations specialising in rehabilitation services. Businesses with expertise in providing sensory assessments and support services for visually impaired or blind individuals would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sunderland & North Durham Royal Society for The Blind is the current supplier for this contract, indicating opportunities for similar organisations to engage in future procurement processes.

## Notice

Awarded Contract. The Contractor will carry out sensory assessments on behalf of the Local Authority for people who are visually impaired. Using assessment tools, the Contractor will work with Individuals to carry out assessments in the person's own home to determine the support the individual requires in relation to their sensory needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7911de-5b01-443d-9c27-4074ab59a211 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNDERLAND & NORTH DURHAM ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7911de-5b01-443d-9c27-4074ab59a211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7911de-5b01-443d-9c27-4074ab59a211
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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