Sensory Needs – Social Support Services

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver social support services for residents aged 18 and over with a visual impairment, including people who are deafblind.

The service will provide person-centred information, advice and guidance (IAG), with the aim of helping people maintain their independence and continue to lead fulfilling lives.

The Council has confirmed that this is not a clinical service and will not provide statutory sensory impairment support.

Service Requirements

The service will be available to Bracknell Forest residents aged 18 and over with a visual impairment, including deafblind residents.

The appointed provider will deliver person-centred:

• Information
• Advice
• Guidance

Support will focus on enabling individuals to maintain their independence and lead fulfilling lives.

Contract Information

Buyer: Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Reference: DN824754

Enquiry Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 12:00pm

Deadline: 2 October 2026 at 12:00pm

Contract Value: £35,200 excluding VAT / £44,000 including VAT (estimated)

Delivery Length: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with the option to extend for a maximum of 24 months through two 12-month periods, potentially extending the contract to 31 March 2031

Procedure: Below threshold – open competition

Special Regime: Light touch

Tender Link: Access the tender documents and procurement portal

Tenders may be submitted electronically.

Evaluation Criteria

The procurement will be evaluated on:

• Price – 60%
• Quality – 40%

The opportunity is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

Specific regulatory or professional registration requirements are not disclosed in the information provided.

The opportunity provides organisations delivering information, advice and guidance with the opportunity to support adults with visual impairments, including people who are deafblind, to maintain independence and lead fulfilling lives within Bracknell Forest.

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