--- title: "Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-18" --- # Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c41585-285b-4157-ac2b-a98159ae57ef.json) ## Summary Bracknell Forest Council is currently involved in a procurement process for support services aimed at individuals with visual and hearing impairments, titled "Sensory Needs: Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment Support Services." The tender was published on 15th January 2018, and the council is employing an open procedure beneath the threshold, identifying opportunities for various service providers in the social work and related services sector. The contract period spans from 2nd April 2018 to 1st April 2020. Interested organizations must register through the South East Business Portal to receive updates and clarifications about this opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work and rehabilitation services. Businesses that can provide specialist assessments and support for individuals with sensory impairments, including hearing and visual aids, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could enable providers to establish a preferred contractor status with Bracknell Forest Council, leading to further business opportunities in the region. ## Notice Bracknell Forest Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to support individuals with visual impairment and/or hearing impairments. Successful organisations will be put on a list of preferred contractors, and contacted on an ad-hoc basis to provide support and specialist skills when required. Support is likely to include, but not limited to; Specialist Hearing Impairment Assessments Interpretation Specialist Visual Impairment Assessments Rehabilitation Other specialist support may be required throughout the duration of the contract and preferred providers will be the first to be contacted. If your organisation is interested in further discussions regarding this opportunity, please contact Martin Lower at martin.lower@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, or call him on 01344 351504 The Council reserves the right to undertake a qualification exercise dependent on the number of organisations who express an interest. In order for the Council to keep organisations updated with any clarifications or changes to this opportunity, organisations must register their interest against this advert on the South East Business Portal advert below. The Council will not be held responsible for not communicating important information to any organisation who has not officially registered their interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cc7556-13ea-4e31-ac16-1f87a16b1e0b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG12 1JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABANDONED. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 May 2018 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cc7556-13ea-4e31-ac16-1f87a16b1e0b - 15 Jan 2018 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee03be-ad53-4294-8c8d-e687ef66aceb - 15 Jan 2018 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee03be-ad53-4294-8c8d-e687ef66aceb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cc7556-13ea-4e31-ac16-1f87a16b1e0b 18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ee03be-ad53-4294-8c8d-e687ef66aceb 15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=d32cf489-e2f9-e711-80ea-005056b64545&projectStepId=372ff489-e2f9-e711-80ea-005056b64545 documents available on the below URL: - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=997ad915-e3f9-e711-80ea-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Documents available on the below URL: ## Notice URLs - http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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