HCC 08/25 Pre-Market Engagement for Sensory Support Across Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council
East of England
Open procedure
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029

The contract covers three lots: visual rehabilitation for blind or sight-impaired individuals, and support services for those with sight or hearing loss. Services are for residents aged 18 and over, jointly funded by the local authority and the Integrated Care Board to promote independent living. The contract includes potential modifications due to anticipated local government reorganisation in 2028.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £400k; As published
Published: 7 August 2025
Awarded: 2 June 2026
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 July 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist sensory support and visual rehabilitation services for adults with sight or hearing loss in the community.

Rehabilitation for individuals aged 18 years or over who are blind or have sight loss
Support for individuals aged 18 years or over residing in Hertfordshire who are blind or have sight loss
Support for individuals aged 18 years and over residing in Hertfordshire who are deaf or have hearing loss

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 3	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
TUPE: Applies
Lots: 3
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 75122000, 85000000, 85300000, 85323000

Services in this contract

Sensory impairment support and rehabilitationMain service£206k typicalSensory support for adults who are blind, have sight loss, or are deaf or have hearing loss

Lifecycle

Published
7 August 2025
Contract awarded
2 June 2026
Contract starts
1 August 2026
Contract ends
31 July 2029

The buyer

Hertfordshire County Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/325518/hcc-08-25-pre-market-engagement-for-sensory-support-across-hertfordshire
Buyer reference: HCC2517197
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582ff
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Hertfordshire County Council. HCC 08/25 Pre-Market Engagement for Sensory Support Across Hertfordshire. Contract award, 7 August 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/325518/hcc-08-25-pre-market-engagement-for-sensory-support-across-hertfordshire (accessed 5 November 2026).