Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Monmouthshire County Council
County Hall, Rhadyr
Usk
NP15 1GA
socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1633644644
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0277
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
Rehabilitation for Sight, Hearing and Dual Sensory Impairment.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85320000 - Social services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This service is based alongside our Integrated social care and health teams and looks to provide specialist sensory impairment workers (1.5 FTE), in line with Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) 2014, trained to an existing recognised qualification level, ensuring the council fulfils its statutory obligation in this area. Providing high-quality sensory impairment service to residents of Monmouthshire who have a sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairment. The service addresses the need to provide early diagnosis and intervention and ensures that where possible people are taught skills and strategies to minimize the impact of their sensory impairment and help them continue to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.
Providing:
-One and a half full time (1.5 WTE) sensory impairment specialists with an approximate case load of 18-20 people per month.
-Advice, training, and development including providing sensory impairment training for professionals and carers throughout the year.
-Preventative strategies that delay or mitigate the impact of potential sight, hearing, or dual sensory loss.
-Aids and equipment; issuing key equipment to help maintain independence (this equipment is sometimes at a cost to the individual).
Referrals are made into the service by professionals, individuals & families.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £204,472
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service is based alongside our Integrated social care and health teams and looks to provide specialist sensory impairment workers (1.5 FTE), in line with Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) 2014, trained to an existing recognised qualification level, ensuring the council fulfils its statutory obligation in this area. Providing high-quality sensory impairment service to residents of Monmouthshire who have a sight, hearing, or dual sensory impairment. The service addresses the need to provide early diagnosis and intervention and ensures that where possible people are taught skills and strategies to minimize the impact of their sensory impairment and help them continue to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.
Providing:
-One and a half full time (1.5 WTE) sensory impairment specialists with an approximate case load of 18-20 people per month.
-Advice, training, and development including providing sensory impairment training for professionals and carers throughout the year.
-Preventative strategies that delay or mitigate the impact of potential sight, hearing, or dual sensory loss.
-Aids and equipment; issuing key equipment to help maintain independence (this equipment is sometimes at a cost to the individual).
Referrals are made into the service by professionals, individuals & families.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2024
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141508.
(WA Ref:141508)