--- title: "Visual Impairment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-22" --- # Visual Impairment Support Services Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by East Lothian Council concerns the tender titled "Visual Impairment Support Services." This service falls under the health and social care industry, specifically aimed at supporting individuals with visual impairments in East Lothian and Midlothian. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 23rd November 2020. Key parties involved include East Lothian Council, based in Haddington, and Midlothian Council, located in Dalkeith, both in the UK. Interested organisations should note that registration of interest is necessary to obtain further information on this planned procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, disability support, and assistive technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for rehabilitation and mobility services, as well as training and awareness initiatives related to visual impairments, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on high-quality services and integration of new technologies offers a platform for growth in the sector, positioning providers who can demonstrate effective strategies in meeting the needs of this vulnerable demographic for success in the bidding process. ## Notice East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships are committed to providing a range of effective and high-quality services to meet the needs of adults ordinarily resident within the East Lothian and Midlothian Council boundaries whose visual impairment impacts upon independent living, or carers of people with a visual impairment who would benefit from support. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council and Midlothian Council intend to procure a service provider capable of delivering a service that will meet the following priorities: 1.Deliver a rehabilitation and mobility service for people with Visual Impairment with a clear referral pathway and agreed support plan with agreed outcomes 2.Make use of new and assistive technologies to deliver high quality communication support and maximise independence 3.Maintain a Registration and Certification service for visually impaired people in East Lothian and Midlothian. 4.Maximise opportunities to raise awareness of issues associated with visual impairment, both with professionals and the general public, through training, public events and utilising a range of other appropriate, effective means of communication. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397659 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | MIDLOTHIAN 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 | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397659 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397659 Visual Impairment Support Services - East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships are committed to providing a range of effective and high-quality services to meet the needs of adults ordinarily resident within the East Lothian and Midlothian Council boundaries whose visual impairment impacts upon independent living, or carers of people with a visual impairment who would benefit from support. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633217 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=633217 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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