Adult Sight Loss and Visual Impairment Support Service

The City of Edinburgh Council, acting through the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), is in the planning stage to tender a contract for an Adult Sight Loss and Visual Impairment Support Service. The procurement process, which falls under the service category, is primarily geared towards providing rehabilitation, mobility services, and eye clinic support for individuals with visual impairments in Edinburgh. The procurement is currently marked as "planned" with a projected tender advertisement in the last quarter of 2025 and an anticipated contract start date in April 2026.

The contract is expected to last until at least April 2031, with potential extensions, contingent on funding. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest and complete the attached questionnaire by 12 noon on 25 July 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in sight loss and vision impairment rehabilitation.

Companies offering assistive technology, mobility aids, or with experience in managing health care services would find this contracting process particularly relevant. The opportunity is designed to engage organisations capable of providing comprehensive support, including equipment provision and connecting users to additional services. The planned timeline suggests that businesses should prepare substantiated bids, focusing on service quality and capacity, to capitalise on this long-term opportunity in Edinburgh.