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

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc7e17ee-546f-480a-b614-551bf8c76761

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## Summary

Torbay Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Habilitation of Visually Impaired Children" project, which aims to provide essential services for visually impaired children and young people. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows potential bidders to participate, with the tender period concluding on 15th July 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2021 and will span three years, concluding on 30th September 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £229,500.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in mobility and independence training for visually impaired individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to enhancing the independence and educational outcomes of children with visual impairments but also expand their service offerings and client base in the social services sector.

## Notice

Torbay Council is looking to formally go out to tender for 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 Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the 'Opportunities' Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal, at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then register an interest in the opportunity and download the Documents for completion and submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998d5c3f-cf4f-4400-86a0-bee97f6410fd |
| 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 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 15 Jun 2021 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998d5c3f-cf4f-4400-86a0-bee97f6410fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998d5c3f-cf4f-4400-86a0-bee97f6410fd
  15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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