Published date: 11 March 2019
This notice was replaced on 1 April 2019
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Awarded contract (published 1 April 2019)
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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.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Jane Taylor
Address
1st Floor Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1519344282
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