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title: "Mobility & Orientation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Mobility & Orientation Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e7

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## Summary

Rochdale Borough Council is planning a procurement process for a "Mobility & Orientation Service," targeting the health and social work sectors. This initiative is currently in the planning stage with an important milestone set for 29th June 2026, which is the deadline for preliminary market engagement. Located in Rochdale, UKD37, the procurement is aimed at enhancing services for visually impaired individuals by conducting specialist assessments and training. The total contract value is estimated at £25,248, and the contract period is projected to run from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029. This procurement follows a light-touch regime under UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting visually impaired individuals. Organisations with ROVI qualified practitioners are especially well-suited to compete, given the requirement for specialised assessments and training. Additionally, the emphasis on independent living solutions can attract companies focused on innovative health solutions. The preliminary nature of this market engagement offers proactive organisations the chance to influence the shaping of the final tender, thereby promoting business growth and development within this niche sector.

## Notice

We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market to continue to enhance and develop this highly valued service. The provision of Mobility and Orientation related services is to undertake specialist visual impairment assessments and training with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living. The assessments and training will need to be conducted by a Rehabilitation Offer Visual Impairment (ROVI) qualified practitioner.

### Planning Information

N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056143-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056143-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056143-2026
  15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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