Scope
Reference
13450
Description
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION, THIS IS A SOFT MARKET TEST ONLY.
Knowsley Council is exploring options to retender services for Blind, Partially Sighted, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
• A contract to support Children and Adults with visual impairments. This is expected to include:
o Maintaining the Council's register of people who have a Certification of Visual Impairment for both Children and Adults,
o Home assessments, ordering, storage and installation of equipment and technology to help people with a certified visual impairment live independently at home,
o Habilitation and rehabilitation to help people with a certified visual impairment regain or develop the skills they need to live independently at home,
o Prevention - raising awareness in the general population of how to reduce the risk of sight loss,
o Signposting - helping people navigate the various services that can support them to live well,
o Advocacy to support people with a registered visual impairment to exercise their rights to fair treatment.
• A contract to support Children and Adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is expected to include:
o Home assessment, ordering, storage and installation of equipment and technology to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing live independently at home,
o Habilitation and rehabilitation to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing regain or develop the skills they need to live independently at home,
o Teaching British Sign Language up to Level 2 to people who are deaf or hard of hearing and their immediate carers, including family sign language lesson for children,
o Interpretation at British Sign Language (BSL) Level 6 standard to facilitate assessments for deaf individuals,
o Prevention - raising awareness in the general population of how to reduce the risk of hearing loss,
o Signposting - helping people navigate the various services that can support them to live well.
o Advocacy to support people with a registered visual impairment to exercise their rights to fair treatment
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
26 August 2025
Engagement process description
Soft Market Test for Sensory Services for Knowsley Council.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Knowsley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV
4th Floor, Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Miss Bethany Symonds
Telephone: +44 7976959806
Email: Bethany.Symonds1@star-procurement.gov.uk
Website: http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government