--- title: "Sensory Impairment Service in Rutland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-30" --- # Sensory Impairment Service in Rutland Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f99b31e9-b801-4d30-9c39-cc1948475508.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is proceeding with the procurement of a Sensory Impairment Service, aimed at providing vital support for individuals with visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who are deafblind. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract valued at £210,000, set to commence on 1st April 2022 and last until 31st March 2027. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 noon on 1st November 2021, following an open procurement method that allows various providers to submit proposals. The service locations are primarily within the region of England, where it is essential to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and families impacted by sensory impairments. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health, social care, and support services sectors, especially those with experience in providing community services focused on sensory impairments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given the contract’s suitability criteria. Engaging in this tender can help enhance service offerings and establish partnerships with local authorities, potentially leading to increased visibility and sustainable growth in the public sector. ## Notice Rutland County Council is seeking to identify and appoint a single service Provider for a Sensory Impairment Service. The Council is committed to the provision and delivery of high-quality services for people with a sensory impairment. The Authority wishes to work in partnership with the Provider to deliver services which achieve and maintain value for money and are compatible with our strategic agendas. The overall aim of the Service(s) is to support individuals with a visual impairment or hearing impairment or who are deafblind, through a strengths and asset-based approach, to maximise their potential and enhance their inclusion in everyday life. The support options the successful Bidder offers will help people achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their life. It will be focused on their needs, goals and wellbeing. The service will make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of these individuals, their friends, families and carers. The preventative, early intervention and rehabilitation work that the service delivers will help reduce the need for further, more costly support across health and care services. The deadline for completed tender submissions to be received on the eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on 1st November 2021. The Contract is due to commence on 1st April 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231d864b-3c34-4474-a46e-8d92e650c39b | | 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 | 30 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £210,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £210,000 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VISTA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231d864b-3c34-4474-a46e-8d92e650c39b - 29 Sep 2021 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1be454-e881-41f0-b5bc-9ce5d77df7e5 - 29 Sep 2021 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfee364-c253-45a4-b458-3ab86edb8575 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231d864b-3c34-4474-a46e-8d92e650c39b 30th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1be454-e881-41f0-b5bc-9ce5d77df7e5 29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfee364-c253-45a4-b458-3ab86edb8575 29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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