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title: "Sensory Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06953b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Sensory Support Service

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06953b

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council is seeking procurement for the "Sensory Support Service" under an open procedure, focusing on social work and related services within the sub-central government public authority category. The service will be delivered in South Shields, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC22 region. The tender process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 11th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 18th June 2026. This five-year block contract, commencing on 1st December 2026, has the potential for a 12-month extension, and has been allocated a budget of up to £818,544 from an overall gross amount of £982,253.

This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in sensory support or social services, particularly those focused on aiding individuals with visual and hearing impairments within the community. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can enhance community engagement and support employment opportunities for people with sensory needs. The criteria emphasise quality in service delivery, including the sensory support pathway and living with sensory loss, thus businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will find this tender advantageous for growth and development.

## Notice

The Service to be provided is a South Tyneside Sensory Support Service. Key requirements of the service include: * Maintaining a register of people who are severely sight impaired and sight impaired, and those who are deafblind. * Assessment and care planning for people with sensory impairment, including deafblind. * Assessment for minor aids and adaptations to support people with visual impairment. * A sight loss rehabilitation programme. * Advice, information and support for both people with visual and hearing loss and for those who are deafblind. This is a block contract for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 12 months. Annual contract sum for year 1 is PS136,424. The full tender pack is available free of charge via https://open-uk.org/login - project number #OPEN2026907

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042791-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2032-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £818,544 |
| Lots value | £818,544 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 08:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042791-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042791-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/login
- https://open-uk.org/login-ProjectNumber#OPEN2026907
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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