Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Westminster City Council
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London
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Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Habilitation Support for Visually Impaired Children & Young People
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will be embarking on the recommissioning of their statutory habilitation support services for visually impaired children and young people. We are committed to securing high quality services which meet the needs of our visually impaired children and their families while ensuring the service represents value for money
We would welcome expressions of interest from providers with experience of delivering statutory habilitation support services for visually impaired children and young people. A market engagement questionnaire can be found on capitalesourcing, inviting feedback from providers in the market to outline their level of interest and capacity in relation to this future opportunity. The survey can be found by searching on www.capitalesourcing.com for the following pqq_WCC_1786_Habilitation Support for Visually Impaired Children - Market Engagement
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Habilitation Services are delivered to children and young people with vision impairment. Habilitation Specialists work in schools and other settings. The delivery of education to pupils with vision impairment is a statutory requirement. Some pupils require specialist habilitation support to ensure they can be independent at home and in school and access the mainstream national curriculum. In addition to providing support in education settings the current service includes assistance with independence and life skills to enable young people to lead fulfilled independent lives, where schools and early years’ settings do not have the expertise to meet the needs of pupils.
Habilitation Specialists (HS) will work within the geographical boundaries of the bi-borough (RBKC and WCC) in schools and other settings (as agreed) teaching children and young people with a visual impairment with and without additional needs, to gain independence through learning foundation skills that will enhance their lives.
Habilitation Specialists (HS) will work within the geographical boundaries of the bi-borough (RBKC and WCC) in schools and other settings (as agreed) teaching children and young people with a visual impairment with and without additional needs, to gain independence through learning foundation skills that will enhance their lives.
Children and young people who have a visual impairment will benefit from increased support of a Habilitation Specialist when moving into new settings, i.e. from early years to the school environment.
The HS in the habilitation service will:
• Find out about the child/young person’s initial clinical diagnosis of visual (and other) needs from the referral made by the QTVI (qualified teacher for children and young people with visual impairments);
• Gather further information about the child/young person’s needs by observing them in a variety of settings and activities (at home, around school, and outside of school) and by speaking to their parent/carer.
• Contribute to Annual Reviews of EHCPs by setting outcomes and targets. • Carry out assessments using the Nat SIP criteria to determine the level of support required.
• Understand how the child/young person uses their available vision for everyday activities (e.g. when eating, drinking, moving and playing).
• Carry out these observations alongside parents and in communication with a qualified teacher of the visually impaired (QTVI).
• Consult with other professionals such as paediatricians, physiotherapists, teachers or learning support assistants when required.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes