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    ContractsHabilitation Services for Visually Impaired Children and Young People
    Awarded contract

    Habilitation Services for Visually Impaired Children and Young People

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    Derby City Council requires a Habilitation Specialist to provide assessment and support services for visually impaired children and young people over a three-year contract period (2026-2029) with a budget of £81,000.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 28 Aug 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • GD
      THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    28 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Derby City Council is seeking a Service Provider to supply a qualified and experienced Habilitation Specialist to assess and support the orientation, mobility, and independence needs of children and young people with visual impairments living within Derby City Council boundaries. The specialist will work with service users to develop their skills and confidence in navigating their environment safely and independently. Contract Details: Three-year fixed term from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with no extension options. Budget: £27,000 per annum (£81,000 total over three years). The successful provider should demonstrate expertise in visual impairment assessment, habilitation techniques, and working with young people.

    Track record

    8 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 8 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION2× · 25%
    2. REMEDI RESTORATIVE SERVICES1× · 13%
    3. University College London1× · 13%
    4. TWYFORD HOUSE CARE LIMITED1× · 13%
    5. The Riverside Group Ltd1× · 13%
    6. See attachment1× · 13%

    +1 more supplier

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ee72
    DC
    Buyer
    DERBY CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care