Contract awardedSight loss support

Bath and North East Somerset ASC Sensory Impairment Support Services

The service provides person-centred support for residents with hearing and visual impairments, including the provision of assistive equipment, facilitation of social activities, and community outreach. The contract requires the provider to offer guidance on communication needs and signpost individuals to relevant courses to promote independence and community connection.

Awarded value
£743k
As published
Published
3 July 2025
Awarded
6 October 2025
Sight Support West of England
Contract length
60 months
Ends 31 December 2030

What the contract covers

Single-provider contract

Provision of specialist sensory impairment support services, including information, advice, assistive equipment, and community outreach for individuals with sight loss.

  • Provide information and advice, comprehensive support and representation to individuals living with hearing and sight loss in Bath and North East Somerset.
  • Provide access to assistive equipment.
  • Facilitate social activities and opportunities and provide community outreach support.
  • Provide guidance on communication needs and signpost individuals to relevant courses as appropriate.
  • Use a person-centred, flexible and responsive approach to promote individuals' ability to maintain independence and build community connections.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Single-provider contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
60 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
84 months
Contract dates
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85312000, 85322000, 85310000

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  2. Contract awardedto Sight Support West of England
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  4. Contract ends
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Bath & North East Somerset Council

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Sight Support West of England

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/324036/bath-and-north-east-somerset-asc-sensory-impairment-support-services
Buyer reference
DN780788
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055838
Last checked
5 November 2026

Bath & North East Somerset Council. Bath and North East Somerset ASC Sensory Impairment Support Services. Contract award, 3 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324036/bath-and-north-east-somerset-asc-sensory-impairment-support-services (accessed 5 November 2026).