Visual Impairment - Early Market engagement
Cheshire west and Chester Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
22 October 2026
11 days remaining
Published
8 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Cheshire West and Chester Council is undertaking early market engagement to better understand available delivery models for Visual Impairment (VI) equipment provision. The Council currently provides low-level, preventative VI equipment to support independence, reduce escalation of need, and contribute to the prevention of ongoing care and support requirements.This engagement exercise is intended to test market appetite, understand potential models for delivery, and gather indicative cost information.
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It will inform an internal options appraisal and does not commit the Council to any future procurement, specification, or funding model.Please see the attached Documents for further informationFor any Responses please send these to Emma.Wright@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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Welfare Call
1 contract wonlatest 28 Aug 2026ends 31 Aug 2028£76,760
total awarded
- 2
Civica UK Limited
1 contract wonlatest 29 Jul 2026ends 31 Aug 2029£62,401
total awarded
- 3
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1 contract wonlatest 1 Mar 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£300,000
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- 4
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1 contract wonlatest 29 Jan 2026ends 31 Jan 2031£530,670
total awarded
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Cheshire west and Chester Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
8 October 2026
Submission deadline
22 October 2026
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