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Visual Impairment Service (Adults) for South Gloucestershire

The service provides a one-stop shop for visually impaired adults and their carers, delivering expert advice, sight loss rehabilitation, and ongoing support. It operates in accordance with the Care Act 2014, focusing on person-centred, strengths-based outcomes. Delivery requires qualified specialists with specific technical capability and local knowledge to manage complex rehabilitation needs.

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Awarded value
£685k
As published
Published
23 March 2026
Awarded
8 May 2026
Sight Support West of England
Contract length
35 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Specialist support and rehabilitation service

Provision of specialist rehabilitation and support services for visually impaired adults to promote independence and wellbeing within their homes.

  • Support visually impaired people over 18 to live independently in their own homes in South Gloucestershire
  • Provide early access to expert support and advice to help people come to terms with sight loss
  • Deliver sight-loss rehabilitation services and ongoing support
  • Provide timely, proportionate and outcome-focused support in a strengths-based, person-centred manner

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Specialist support and rehabilitation service
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
35 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
59 months
Contract dates
29 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
CPV codes
85000000, 98000000

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  2. Contract awardedto Sight Support West of England
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  4. Contract ends
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South Gloucestershire Council

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Sight Support West of England

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/355701/visual-impairment-service-adults-for-south-gloucestershire
Buyer reference
DN810361
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670fb
Last checked
5 November 2026

South Gloucestershire Council. Visual Impairment Service (Adults) for South Gloucestershire. Contract award, 23 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/355701/visual-impairment-service-adults-for-south-gloucestershire (accessed 5 November 2026).