--- title: "ASC0239 - Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-15" --- # ASC0239 - Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e38db895-65bb-43f9-99e2-874254c2082b.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the "ASC0239 - Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service". This service aims to promote the independence of individuals with sight loss or who are deafblind, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives in the community. The procurement is categorised under Other community, social and personal services and will take place in Leicester, East Midlands. The contract is planned to begin on 1st July 2019, for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension depending on performance outcomes and funding availability. The tendering process follows an open procedure, with submissions due by 4th January 2019. The total contract value is £966,645 over the maximum five-year term. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering community support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The engagement of capable providers can enhance service delivery, making a positive impact on vulnerable populations while also contributing to sustainable business development in the public service market. ## Notice Leicester City Council (the Authority) invites Tenders for the provision of a Visual Impairment Support and Enablement Service. The Authority is seeking a service provider for 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. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years to commence on 1st July 2019 with an option to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, availability of funding beyond 30th June 2022 which is not guaranteed, for a further period or periods up to a total of 24 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 60 months. The contract value assigned to this service is PS188,129 per annum, PS966,645 for the full 60 months contract period (36 months plus the option to extend for a further period/s up to 24 months). This figure of PS966,645 is inclusive of the PS26,000 one-off funding referred in Part One of the ITT (paragraphs 1.4.3 to 1.4.5) in respect of TUPE implementation costs. Inflationary uplift is not to be applied to this contract by the Authority during the life of the contract (the initial period or extension period/s if exercised). It is the Authority's view that TUPE is likely to apply in respect of this contract. However, tenderers will need to reach their own conclusion as to whether or not TUPE applies. If the award by the Authority of this contract results in the successful bidder incurring additional costs as a result of transfer of staff to it pursuant to TUPE, additional one-off funding of up to a maximum sum of PS26,000 will be available to assist the successful bidder to meet the costs arising out of TUPE. Any additional funding requested from the Authority in relation to TUPE shall be provided on a one-off basis and shall be conditional on the successful bidder entering into a funding agreement, in a form to be determined by the Authority. A Tender Information Session will be held on 29th November 2018. Further information/booking form can be found in the ITT documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a96695e-a510-4083-bc40-709c0f6f17de | | 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 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £966,645 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 15 Nov 2018 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a96695e-a510-4083-bc40-709c0f6f17de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a96695e-a510-4083-bc40-709c0f6f17de 15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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