--- title: "Sensory Impairment Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-07" --- # Sensory Impairment Services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273.json) ## Summary West Lothian Council is currently executing a tender for "Sensory Impairment Services," aimed at supporting individuals with hearing and sight loss. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd February 2020 at 12:00 PM. The contract will be divided into two lots, with an estimated annual budget of £20,000 for Lot 1 and £31,768 for Lot 2. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, which can be made via the designated public contract website. This tender presents excellent opportunities for companies specialising in support services for sensory impairments, particularly those qualified in providing Rehabilitation and Mobility Officer training, British Sign Language, and related support activities. Businesses that are experienced in delivering community services, possess the necessary insurance and qualifications, and can demonstrate compliance with Care Inspectorate standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engagement in such contracts could bolster their reputations and expand access to new client bases within the community. ## Notice West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified sevice provider(s) to provide support for persons with hearing loss and sight loss services. The requirement will be split into two separate Lots ### Lot Information Communication Support Services for Deaf, Deafblind, Deafened and Hard of Hearing Lot 1 - Hearing Loss : support will be available to people who have difficulties accessing services. The service will be primarily for people who use BSL as their first language ; people who are deafblind ;the wider deaf community, their families and carers. The proposed service is to provide support for people with lower levels of need who are not eligible for a social work service. This will also include a scheduled cycle of drop in sessions across the local authority and regular communication sessions. Estimated Volumes will be included within the Invitation to Tender.. The estimated annual budget is 20,000GBP (twenty thousand) per annum). Renewal: At the sole discretion of the WL HSCP, the contract may be extended for a period not exceeding 12 months. Services for people with Sight Loss Lot 2 - Sight Loss : support will be available to people with sight loss that promotes their independence, ensures people with sight loss are provided with 1:2:1 support and training from a trained Rehabilitation and Mobility Officer ; ensuring people with sight loss are signposted to other relevant services to support and maximise their independence. Estimated Volumes will be included within the Invitation to Tender.. The annual budget is 31,768 GBP per annum. Please note that the contract commencement date is 6 months after the commencement for the contract for Lot 1. Renewal: At the sole discretion of WL HSCP, the contract may be extended for a period not exceeding 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376261 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376261 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376261 Sensory Impairment Services - West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified sevice provider(s) to provide support for persons with hearing loss and sight loss services. The requirement will be split into two separate Lots ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609273.json.