Published date: 11 March 2019

This notice was replaced on 1 April 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 1 April 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health services - 85100000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£35,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

SEFT001-DN397614-24761726

Published date

11 March 2019

Closing date

19 March 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Council is looking for an organisation to provide support for visually impaired children, helping them to develop movement, orientation and independence skills alongside their sighted friends.

'Habilitation' is the process of helping visually impaired children and young people to achieve as much independence as possible in their daily lives. We need the successful organisation to provide personalised training and support in mobility, orientation and independence skills.

In order to deliver life changing mobility and independence we are seeking the services of Habilitation Specialists who are qualified to meet the Habilitation Quality Standards published by the Department for Education.


About the buyer

Contact name

Jane Taylor

Address

1st Floor Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1519344282

Email

jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sefton.gov.uk/