Mobility & Orientation Service
Details
- Published
- 15 June 2026
- Submission
- 29 June 2026
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing’ as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market to continue to enhance and develop this highly valued service. The provision of Mobility and Orientation related services is to undertake specialist visual impairment assessments and training with the visually impaired person to identify their needs and aspirations to promote independent living. The assessments and training will need to be conducted by a Rehabilitation Offer Visual Impairment (ROVI) qualified practitioner. Keywords: Person-centred approach, Visual impairment assessment, Orientation services, Rehabilitation support, Mobility training, Independent living
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published15 June 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date29 June 2026
About the buyer
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority procuring supplies, services and works for the borough. Tenders and quotations are advertised on The Chest, an electronic portal covering public bodies across North West England. Registration on The Chest is free for suppliers wanting to bid. Procurement runs through STAR Procurement, a shared service the council operates jointly with Stockport, Trafford and Tameside councils. STAR Procurement supports contracts for supplies, services and works across all four councils. Suppliers can also access guidance on social value and tendering through STAR Procurement's resource area.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and architectural and engineering services.
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@rochdale-metropolitan-borough-council.gov |
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