---
title: "Provision of Visual Impairment Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000501034"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-01"
---

# Provision of Visual Impairment Service

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000501034

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Visual Impairment Service," aimed at delivering educational support for children and young individuals aged 3-18 in East Lothian, in line with the Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004. This procurement, categorised under services, is currently in the award stage following an open procedure. Key dates relevant to this process include the tender submission deadline on 24th July 2017, with the contract value set at £375,000. The primary delivery location is East Lothian.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in providing support for individuals with visual impairments. Companies that are well-suited to compete should have a proven track record in the education sector, be able to demonstrate relevant qualifications, and possess the requisite insurance. The integration of community benefits within the contract also emphasises the importance of local involvement and social responsibility, further enhancing the potential for businesses to create positive impacts while expanding their reach.

## Notice

East Lothian Council is seeking the provision of Visual Impairment Service to provide educational support for children and young people (3-18 yrs)across East Lothian in respect to ELC's obligations under The Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Visual Impairment Services for East Lothian School establishment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: two further extensions 1 + 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291138 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | £255,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £375,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL BLIND SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291138
- 22 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287084

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287084&idx=1
  22nd June 2017 - Financial flowchart
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287084&idx=2
  22nd June 2017 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN287084&idx=3
  22nd June 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287084
  Provision of Visual Impairment Service - East Lothian Council is seeking the provision of Visual Impairment Service to provide educational support for children and young people (3-18 yrs)across East Lothian in respect to ELC's obligations under The Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291138
  Provision of Visual Impairment Service - East Lothian Council is seeking the provision of Visual Impairment Service to provide educational support for children and young people (3-18 yrs)across East Lothian in respect to ELC's obligations under The Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000501034

## Provenance

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