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title: "Habilitation Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe9e5210-e072-468c-995f-6ef44524cf8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Habilitation Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe9e5210-e072-468c-995f-6ef44524cf8d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Habilitation Service" contract was conducted by the Blackburn with Darwen as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with procurement activities taking place in England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The contract, valued at £41,925, was under the open procedure method, suitable for SMEs, and covers a contract period from 1st September 2022 to 30th June 2026. The award was made active on 1st August 2022, following the buying organisation's completion of the tender process that had its period end on 11th July 2022.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Health and Social Work Services, particularly those capable of providing habilitation services. SMEs may find this tender especially advantageous due to its suitability criteria, allowing smaller enterprises a fair opportunity to participate and compete. Companies in the social services sector aiming to expand their market presence in the UK, specifically within England, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like these not only provides sustained revenue over several years but also bolsters business reputation in delivering public services effectively.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of a Habilitation Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb6a52-445b-4b31-9177-c18afbb5c9fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,925 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| 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 | THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb6a52-445b-4b31-9177-c18afbb5c9fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb6a52-445b-4b31-9177-c18afbb5c9fa
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6297daea-99e8-ec11-8115-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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