Published date: 20 December 2021

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.


Closing: 12 January 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£35,000

Procurement reference

BRACKN001-DN588654-86060415

Published date

20 December 2021

Closing date

12 January 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2024

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

1.1 The Council is requesting quotations for the provision of social support services intended to support adults (18+) in Bracknell Forest who are visually impaired, blind or deafblind.

1.2 The objective will be to appoint a Service Provider following this exercise to supply the Service set out in this Specification.

1.3 The scope of the social support services will be:

• Provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) for those with visual impairments relating to day-to-day tasks and activities
• A one-to-one support service to help people connect to the wider offer and support services on the area
• A calendar of social activities tailored to those with a visual or dual sensory impairment. This should include a cross section of different options to appeal to people of different ages and interests, such as sports, arts and crafts, cultural events etc.

1.4 The purpose of the service is to provide people with a good quality of life. People are supported to lead independent, fulfilling lives that they feel they have control over. It involves putting people at the centre of decisions about the support they receive. Services are provided in such a way that people feel involved, secure and confident in the service provided to them. The service should focus on maintaining individuals' dignity, privacy and freedom of choice.

About the buyer

Contact name

Julia McDonald

Address

Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
England

Email

Julia.mcdonald@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk