--- title: "P0918 - Delivery of city -wide specialist out-reach service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-14" --- # P0918 - Delivery of city -wide specialist out-reach service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fac224cb-9acb-4e8b-9c42-1f528eecff48.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process titled "P0918 - Delivery of city-wide specialist outreach service" for the provision of City-Wide specialist out-reach services for pupils with vision loss in Birmingham. The services include Habilitation, Specialist ICT, and Reprographics, with a tender deadline set for noon on 6th October 2023. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold) with a contract period starting on 17th November 2023 and ending on 16th November 2028. The procurement falls under the main category of services in the industry categories of Rehabilitation services, Education and training services, and Braille pads. This tender opportunity, issued by the Birmingham City Council, is suited for businesses that can provide specialist services for pupils with vision loss. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses offering services in Habilitation, Specialist ICT solutions, and Reprographics for visually impaired individuals are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The use of the Council's e-tendering portal is mandatory for all communications and submission of tenders, ensuring a transparent and secure procurement process. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a contract with one provider for the delivery of City-Wide specialist out-reach services for pupils with vision loss educated in Birmingham. The outreach services comprise of three separate services: Habilitation, Specialist ICT and Reprographics. The key remit of the services is: - o Habilitation - To develop a Children and Young Person's (CYP) personal mobility, navigation and independent living skills to maximise their independence, improve their confidence, well-being and self-esteem and prepare the CYP for their future adult lives: Through close working with Qualified Teachers of children and young people with a vision impairment (QTVIs) to ensure pupils are prepared for their future independent adult lives. o Specialist ICT - Aims to ensure the provision of ICT solutions for pupils with vision loss in schools across the City. Provides for pupil's independent use of ICT solutions to support their access to curriculum learning and inclusion in wider school activities. Working in close liaison with QTVIs and school network leads to ensure pupils are appropriately equipped for their assistive technology needs and skills to be increasingly independent learners. Service repairs and maintenance of IT and Braille production software/ hardware systems. o Reprographics - In liaison with QTVIs ensure the provision of Braille and tactile resources to learners to build appropriate skills and have the resources to access their learning. Braille and tactile reprographics are an essential service allowing blind people to learn spelling, reading, grammar and punctuation and to gain an understanding of how text is formatted on the page. All formal communications (including, but not limited to, clarifications and the submission of tenders to the Council are to be made in writing using the Council's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Tender deadline is noon on 6th October 2023 Additional information: All formal communications (including, but not limited to, clarifications and the submission of tenders to the Council are to be made in writing using the Council's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The tender submission must be fully completed and signed by the potential supplier via the electronic form Declaration of Tender. All tenders must be submitted by potential suppliers via the 'in-tend' system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The use of the 'in-tend' system is free for potential suppliers throughout the whole procurement process. This is the only gateway for tender submissions to be received from potential suppliers. Tenders submitted by any other means will not be considered. The system is secure and access to the tenders will only be made available to those employees of the Council who are responsible for the procurement process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b911eb19-b5a1-4baa-8a42-18f8e85e7c9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 30237470 - Braille pads - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2023 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b911eb19-b5a1-4baa-8a42-18f8e85e7c9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b911eb19-b5a1-4baa-8a42-18f8e85e7c9a 14th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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