Sensory Support Service
A Tender Notice
by SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 5 year
- Value
- £819K
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 11 May 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2031
- Deadline
- 18 Jun 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
Tyneside:
1 buyer
- South Tyneside Borough Council South Shields
Description
The Service to be provided is a South Tyneside Sensory Support Service. Key requirements of the service include: • Maintaining a register of people who are severely sight impaired and sight impaired, and those who are deafblind. • Assessment and care planning for people with sensory impairment, including deafblind. • Assessment for minor aids and adaptations to support people with visual impairment. • A sight loss rehabilitation programme. • Advice, information and support for both people with visual and hearing loss and for those who are deafblind. This is a block contract for 5 years with the option to extend by up to 12 months. Annual contract sum for year 1 is £136,424. The full tender pack is available free of charge via https://open-uk.org/login - project number #OPEN2026907
Renewal Options
1 x 12 month extension period.
Award Criteria
| Sensory Support Pathway | How would you deliver the Sensory Loss Service in South Tyneside and understand the needs of residents living in the borough? |
| Living with Sensory Loss | How would you help people with sensory loss adapt to changing circumstances and plan for the future? |
| Community Engagement | How would you support people with sensory loss to maintain contact or re-engage with the local community? |
| Employment | How would you help people with sensory needs and/or their families return to or remain in work? |
| Social Value | _ |
CPV Codes
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06953b
- FTS 042791-2026