---
title: "Support Services for Visually Impaired People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a611"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2023-04-12"
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# Support Services for Visually Impaired People

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a611

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) Greater Glasgow & Clyde is seeking an organisation to provide support services for visually impaired people. The procurement is in the services category specifically focused on health and social work services. The tender, titled "Support Services for Visually Impaired People," has been completed, with the contract awarded to Visibility Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The deadline for submissions was on 20th March 2023, and the contract worth £445,048 GBP was signed on 4th April 2023.

This tender opportunity by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde for support services offers growth potential for businesses providing services to visually impaired individuals and their families. Businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting visually impaired individuals, would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the service, expertise in aiding visually impaired individuals and their families would be essential for successful participation in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are seeking an organisation to provide a support service to people affected by Visual Impairments. Visual impairment is the term used to describe a loss of sight that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses. To access this service, people do not need to be registered as Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired or be in the process of being registered. The service will be available to all NHSGG&C patients (of any age) living with a visual impairment and their families and/or carers.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 x 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010527-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £445,048 |
| Lots value | £445,048 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £445,048 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VISIBILITY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010527-2023
- 12 Apr 2023 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010526-2023
- 16 Feb 2023 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004728-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721110
- https://inwo.spso.org.uk/national-whistleblowing-%20standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

## Provenance

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