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title: "ASC0239 - Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service"
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# ASC0239 - Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7aadd44-b5c7-4661-b07c-5e3b28c3b198

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service, designated as ASC0239. This service aims to support individuals with sight loss or those who are deafblind, promoting their independence within the Leicester community. The contract, valued at £937,753, will be effective from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024, following an open procurement process. The tender had a submission deadline of 4 January 2019, and the awarding took place on 6 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering social work, health services, or community support, to engage in meaningful service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. By entering this market, businesses can expand their reach and impact, contributing to the well-being of vulnerable populations while enhancing their growth potential.

## Notice

Leicester City Council undertook a procurement process to find a suitably qualified and experienced provider for a Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service. The procurement of this service has now concluded and the contract awarded. The Service will provide a Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service for Leicester whose aim will be to promote the independence of people with sight loss or who are deafblind and ensure they are supported to lead fulfilling independent lives in the community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eb664d-9ad5-4780-b1d6-fd7479f75de8 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £966,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £937,753 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL LEICESTERSHIRE RUTLAND AND WYCLIFFE SOCIETY FOR THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eb664d-9ad5-4780-b1d6-fd7479f75de8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05eb664d-9ad5-4780-b1d6-fd7479f75de8
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=753c9b48-29d9-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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