PB2026-00369 Orientation and Mobility Training for People with Visual Impairment

Darlington Borough Council
North East
Direct award
1 September 2026 to 1 September 2030

Individual training in orientation and mobility, independent living and communication for people with visual impairment. The notice does not specify participant numbers, session frequency, delivery locations, training methods or measurable outcomes.

Awarded value: £23k; As published
Published: 26 August 2026
Awarded: 26 August 2026; Guidedogs for the Blind Association
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 1 September 2030

What the contract covers

Provision of specialist orientation, mobility and independent living training to help people with visual impairments travel and communicate more independently.

Provision of Orientation/mobility independent living/communication for individuals with a visual impairment

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 48 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2030
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated

Services in this contract

Sensory impairment support and rehabilitationMain service£206k typicalOrientation and mobility training for people with visual impairment

Lifecycle

Published
26 August 2026
Contract awardedto Guidedogs for the Blind Association
26 August 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
1 September 2030

The buyer

Darlington Borough Council

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The supplier

Guidedogs for the Blind Association

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3879439/pb2026-00369-orientation-and-mobility-training-for-people-with-visual-impairment
Buyer reference: OPEN20262103
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Darlington Borough Council. PB2026-00369 Orientation and Mobility Training for People with Visual Impairment. Contract award, 26 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3879439/pb2026-00369-orientation-and-mobility-training-for-people-with-visual-impairment (accessed 5 November 2026).