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title: "Adult Sensory Impairment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608964"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-15"
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# Adult Sensory Impairment

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608964

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a public procurement process for Adult Sensory Impairment services, initiated through an open tender procedure. This process is currently in the award stage, with a successful completion anticipated for contracts that provide support across four distinct lots, catering to various needs related to sensory impairments. The procurement, classified under services, primarily targets the local authority region (Edinburgh) and aims to enhance community support. Key dates include the original bid deadline of 17 March 2020 and an award notice issued on 15 September 2020, as the contracts are set to become operational from 1 October 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing sensory support services. Companies capable of delivering specialised rehabilitation and mobility services, eye clinic support, social work services for Deaf users, and equipment installation will find suitable roles in this market. With an emphasis on quality and carefully structured award criteria, businesses can leverage their skills to secure contracts that not only contribute to their growth but also improve the quality of life for individuals with sensory impairments in the community.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking tenders from providers who can deliver Adult Sensory Impairment services. This service is divided into four lots.

### Lot Information

Visual impairment rehabilitation and mobility service for Edinburgh

Visual impairment rehabilitation and mobility service for Edinburgh. The existing FTE for City of Edinburgh Council amounts to approximately 3.8. This service will also include an allocation for equipment, and the retention/administration of the statutory CVI register adding in the region of 250 entries per year. Rehabilitation and mobility staff require to be appropriately qualified and registered with a relevant professional body.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on 1 October 2020 for a period of three years with the option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Eye Clinic Support Service

Eye Clinic Support Service supporting around 800-1000 people from across Lothian (new individuals, returning individuals and families and carers) per year. Please note this service is part-funded by NHS Lothian to take account of service users living in the wider NHS Lothian area.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on 1 October 2020 for a period of three years with the option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Specialist social work service chiefly for Deaf British Sign Language users

Specialist social work service chiefly for Deaf British Sign Language users and a smaller proportion of people who are hard of hearing /deafened people and deafblind people in Edinburgh, providing in the region of 40-60 assessments/reviews chiefly in British Sign Language per year plus associated social work duty tasks, together with a BSL interpretation duty service to run for four hours each week throughout the year. Staff for each component of this service require to be appropriately qualified and registered with a relevant professional body.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on 1 October 2020 for a period of three years with the option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Deaf equipment service

Deaf equipment service delivering between 150 and 250 installations per year in Edinburgh to Deaf BSL users, people who are hard of hearing, deafened people and deafblind people , together with the provision of a demonstration area and advice service on equipment and technology for clients to self-purchase, download etc. A proportion of the service delivery will be required in British Sign Language.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence on 1 October 2020 for a period of three years with the option to extend for two periods of up to twelve months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394917 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,316,265 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; ROYAL BLIND SCHOOL; VISIBILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32552160 - Telephones for hearing-impaired
- 33185000 - Hearing aids
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394917
- 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383256
- 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380049
- 20 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375847

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=1
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=2
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Specification Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=3
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Specification Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=4
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Specification Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=5
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Specification Lot 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=6
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=7
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Adult Sensory Support Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=8
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=9
  10th February 2020 - CT2460 Community Benefits Selection Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380049&idx=10
  10th February 2020 - CT2640 TUPE Note to Suppliers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375847
  Adult Sensory Support - Expressions of interest are invited from organisations able to supply adult sensory services to the City of Edinburgh Council on behalf of Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. The current joint sensory contract comes to an end on 30 September 2020, and a new suite of contracts will run from 1 October 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380049
  Adult Sensory Impairment - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking tenders from providers who can deliver Adult Sensory Impairment services. This service is divided into four lots.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394917
  Adult Sensory Impairment - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking tenders from providers who can deliver Adult Sensory Impairment services. This service is divided into four lots.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000608964
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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