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title: "HCC03/26- Provision of a Sensory Support Service for Hertfordshire County Council"
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# HCC03/26- Provision of a Sensory Support Service for Hertfordshire County Council

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582ff

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has recently completed an open procurement process for the "Provision of a Sensory Support Service" aimed at supporting individuals with sensory needs within the region. The services are to be provided in various lots, addressing needs of those who are blind, have sight loss, or have hearing loss. This process involved an open procedure as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement stages have now reached the award phase, with the standstill period ending on 16th June 2026. The contract for Lot 2 has been conditionally awarded to Herts Vision Loss for services in the UKH23 region, with the contract period set to begin on 1st August 2026 and potentially extendable up to four years. This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, offering considerable projected value.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in health, social care, and community services. Businesses with expertise in delivering support and rehabilitation services to individuals with sensory impairments are particularly well-placed to capitalise on this opportunity, as the contract seeks to enhance community-based services and improve the quality of life for residents. By participating, businesses can establish a significant partnership with a major public authority and potentially secure, stable work over several years, which can drive growth and expansion within the industry. Furthermore, this process supports a strategic expansion into government health and social service contracts, potentially strengthening a firm's market position and expertise in the field.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of a sensory support service for Hertfordshire. This contract is now partially awarded. Please note: The standstill period for this award ends at midnight on the 16th June 2026.

### Lot Information

Visual Rehabilitation for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Sight Loss.

Renewal: The core Contract Period is 3 years with the option to extend for up to1 further year. the extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Support for Individuals Residing in Hertfordshire Who are Blind or Have Sight Loss

Renewal: The core Contract Period is 3 years with the option to extend for up to1 further year. the extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Support for Individuals Residing in Hertfordshire Who are Deaf or Have Hearing Loss

Renewal: The core Contract Period is 3 years with the option to extend for up to1 further year. the extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

### Planning Information

To access the Preliminary Market Engagement documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. 
To participate in the PME, organisations must submit their completed Provider Questionnaire together with any supporting documents through our e-tendering system (In-Tend) by 12 noon on 21/08/2025 as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Provider Questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the closing date/time. Please make sure that you have submitted your Provider Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and In-Tend system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Provider Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with Supply Hertfordshire, In-Tend (which hosts the Supply Hertfordshire e-Tendering system) offer a help section and dedicated UK Support Help Desk which can be contacted via email support@in-tend.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)114 407 0065 for any website /technical questions Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm.
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In addition, there is an option for organisations to attend an Industry Open Day on 02/09/2025 this will take place at: Robertson House Six Hills Way Stevenage. Please note that attendance requests for the Industry Open Day provider meeting must be received by midday on 21/08/2025 by email holly.castle@hertfordshire.gov.uk and the invitation link will be sent to you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052852-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| Lots value | £940,000 |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTS VISION LOSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052852-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019601-2026
- 7 Aug 2025 at 08:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052852-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019601-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046743-2025
  7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
  Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire
- https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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