# Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Kirklees Council](/buyers/kirklees-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Kirklees Visual Impairment Network t/a Outlookers
- Award value: £397,789
- Tender value: £626,315
- Award date: 19 May 2025
- Published: 3 June 2025
- Contract start: 1 September 2025
- Contract end: 31 August 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b32882f5-47ae-4798-89e2-1bb10ded3e41-847950
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bf50ca6-514a-4618-95d3-e11bccd8cca7

## Description

All documentation is available at: https://yortender\.eu-supply\.com/login\.asp?B=YORTENDER Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Vision Connect, Opportunities in Assistive Technology and Peer Support \(the "Services"\)\. The scheme is to provide a peer-to-peer network of groups available to people with sight loss and their carers\. It will promote access to assistive technology and equipment, provide opportunities for people learn from and support people who have "walked in my shoes" and also provide eye care liaison and associated expert advice in hospital and along the eye care pathway, Vision Connect\. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £139,263 across 2 Lots for Year One and £129,263 from Year 2 onwards\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32882f5-47ae-4798-89e2-1bb10ded3e41-847950)