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title: "Mobility and Orientation Service"
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buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Mobility and Orientation Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d06357b1-1fa1-4371-98ce-49459253d6ed

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## Summary

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to contract a provider for the Mobility and Orientation Service, intended to assist individuals with visual impairments in maximising their independence and safety. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £36,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and will run until 30th November 2023. The services to be delivered are classified under health and social work services, with the primary location being in the North West of the United Kingdom. Key contacts for this contract include Keely Hughes at Rochdale Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on rehabilitation for visually impaired individuals. Companies that provide mobility training, daily living skills coaching, or emotional support services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, fostering wider participation from diverse service providers.

## Notice

Rochdale Council is seeking to contract for the provision of Mobility and Orientation related services. The provider will be expected: * To work in partnership with the authority's Sensory Adult Care Team who will identify appropriate individuals to the service * To undertake specialist visual impairment assessments with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living. The assessments will need to be carried out by a ROVI qualified individual(s). Evidence of qualification will be required prior to contract award. * To plan, implement, evaluate and review rehabilitative services to the visually impaired person aimed at maximising and maintaining independence, safety, dignity and choice. * Daily Living Skills - to provide Daily Living Skills training; to include the teaching of new skills or adapted practice for all aspects of daily living, home management, employment and leisure. * Mobility training - To develop planned programmes of training to develop independence in indoor and outdoor mobility environments, including training in guiding skills, pre-cane, long cane, orientation (including specialist equipment) and route planning techniques. * To understand the psychological aspects of sight loss and provide emotional support as part of the rehabilitation process to the individual, their family and carers * To deliver a minimum of 48 sessions per annum in line with the authority's requirements and within the authority's geographical boundaries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293e8529-e51a-4a43-ab7e-4ce6b3a254f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293e8529-e51a-4a43-ab7e-4ce6b3a254f5
- 20 Oct 2020 at 18:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78107521-b009-4ac8-9522-68a015d6f501
- 12 Oct 2020 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183ff3ee-d0fa-4df7-b132-680f381639b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293e8529-e51a-4a43-ab7e-4ce6b3a254f5
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78107521-b009-4ac8-9522-68a015d6f501
  20th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183ff3ee-d0fa-4df7-b132-680f381639b6
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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