Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-8d7e-7051-b2bb-5bde293cb78b/3168-15-visual-impairment-support-rehabilitation-service-and-specialist-librar awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3168\_15 Visual Impairment Support & Rehabilitation Service and Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £885,500 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 20 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender In this present instance, ESPO is working on behalf of Leicestershire County Council to undertake a procurement process to identify and appoint service providers to provide two services, for adults in Leicestershire who live their lives with impaired sight or combined sight and hearing impairment, which will be divided into two lots as follows. - Lot 1 Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation Service - Lot 2 Specialist Library Service for Visually Impaired Adults Tenderers are able to apply for one, or both lots. The desired support and rehabilitation service outcome is to enable service users to live in the community with the maximum level of independence. The service provider will also be responsible for ensuring that processes and procedures are in place to produce and maintain a register of adults in Leicestershire which comply with the relevant aspects of The Care Act 2014 and The Care and Support (Registers) Regulations 2014. The specialist library service will include assessment of service user needs and will provide eligible service users with access to books and information in an appropriate format. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This is a notice for social services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Type of services - Education and vocational education services. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/53ab53ab-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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