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title: "KMCAS-193 - Visual Impairment Service - Engagement Event"
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buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
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# KMCAS-193 - Visual Impairment Service - Engagement Event

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e023b241-5ffc-4998-8bb5-3650180f8cec

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees, in collaboration with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB), is initiating a public procurement engagement event titled "KMCAS-193 - Visual Impairment Service - Engagement Event." This falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV: 85000000). The event aims to explore and develop a comprehensive low vision solution for Kirklees, focusing on various facets including rehabilitation, assessment, access to retail, and peer support. The event is scheduled to be held on 16th September 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM at Norwich Union House, High Street Huddersfield, and also available online. Interested organisations must book their attendance by 11th September 2024, 17:00 hours, limited to two attendees per organisation.

This engagement event provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in services related to visual impairment. By participating in the tender process, businesses can position themselves as key partners in delivering high-quality, sustainable, and accessible services for individuals with low vision in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The event serves as a platform to demonstrate expertise, expand service offerings, and forge strategic partnerships with Kirklees Council and NHS West Yorkshire ICB, opening doors for long-term business development and community impact.

## Notice

Engagement Event Low Vision Review 16th September 2024 3.00pm - 4.00pm 4.15pm - 5.30pm Louise Gow from RNIB Location - Hybrid - Online and at Norwich Union House High Street Huddersfield Huddersfield HD1 2LR Second Floor Boardroom The Council of the Borough of Kirklees working alongside the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) are hosting an event for organisations who deliver a variety of low vision requirement and may be interested in helping to develop the review of low vision: A Kirklees Solution. The areas in scope for review are:- * Rehabilitation * Assessment * Access to retail * Peer to peer support * Advice information and guidance Key considerations will include:- * Increasing capacity for rehab and assessment * Improving access to retail * Accessibility - one-stop-shop geography/reaching hard to reach * Growing peer-to-peer vision * Advice information guidance and support, starting before assessment and diagnosis and continuing throughout a person's low vision pathway * Quality including training and qualifications * Sustainability of provision * Meeting demand * National context - reduced public spending If your organisation is interested in this engagement event please email james.addy@nhs.net of the name of any attendees so details can be forwarded to you in advance of the meeting. Deadline for booking places in person is 17:00 hours on 11th September 2024 Please note a maximum of two attendees per organisation can attend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cc862f-385c-4b6d-aaf4-ef9fab377f78 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 9EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cc862f-385c-4b6d-aaf4-ef9fab377f78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cc862f-385c-4b6d-aaf4-ef9fab377f78
  3rd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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