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title: "BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03011c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03011c

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed the procurement of the "BISS – Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service". This contract, classified under "Social work and related services" (CPV code 85300000), was intended to support various individuals with sensory impairments, including assessment, support planning, and equipment provision. The procurement process followed an open procedure and the contract was formally awarded on 24 June 2022 for a total value of £1,406,670. The service is based in Aylesbury, UK, and the project was designed to last for an initial three years, with possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those focused on sensory impairments. Companies that excel in assessment and support services, equipment provision, and advice for individuals with hearing and visual disabilities would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality in the award criteria, which allocates 60% of the score to quality and 40% to price, underscores the potential for organisations that can demonstrate high standards of service delivery. Interested providers were required to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal to participate in the bidding process.

## Notice

The Integrated Sensory Service will consist of the following: * Assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration * Information and advice * Enablement Services * Habilitation Services The areas/categories of support to be covered by the Service are: * Hearing Impairment * Vision Impairment * Multi-sensory Impairment (deafblind) * Parents and carers of those with a sensory impairment * Professionals working within all services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Integrated Sensory Service will consist of the following: * Assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration * Information and advice * Enablement Services * Habilitation Services The areas/categories of support to be covered by the Service are: * Hearing Impairment * Vision Impairment * Multi-sensory Impairment (deafblind) * Parents and carers of those with a sensory impairment * Professionals working within all services

Renewal: The authority is looking to let a contract for an initial 3 year term, with the option to extend for a further two 12 months periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,406,670 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKSVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018632-2022
- 15 Dec 2021 at 12:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031232-2021
- 14 Dec 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031141-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/

## Provenance

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