Planning

CN240158 - Habilitation Services - Children

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 13:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is planning a tender for "CN240158 - Habilitation Services - Children" focusing on health and social work services across the Kent region. The council will engage with organisations through market engagement events scheduled for 1st October 2024 (13:00-14:00) and 7th October 2024 (14:00-15:00) to inform the recommissioning process of services valued at GBP 380,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, aiming for future notice release on 11th October 2024. The services entail one-to-one training for children and young people with vision impairment, aiming to boost their independent living, mobility, and navigation skills. The contract, subject to engagement outcomes, could last for 3+1 years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in vision impairment services, particularly those with expertise in delivering personalised educational and supportive services to children. Businesses engaged in health and social care, school environmental adaptations, and offering family support sessions are well-placed to compete. The project’s focus on enhancing independence and integration for visually impaired youth also aligns well with stakeholders interested in long-term community impact and educational inclusivity. Participation in the pre-procurement workshops will provide valuable insights and the potential for future contract awards, fostering business growth and community service development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN240158 - Habilitation Services - Children

Notice Description

Description: Kent County Council is looking to invite organisations to inform the recommission of the Habilitation service. Habilitation involves one-to-one training for children and young people with a vision impairment. Starting from their existing skills, it aims to develop their personal mobility, navigation and independent living skills. At whatever age the training is started, the overriding goal is to maximise the child or young person's independence, opening the way in the future, to further study, employment and an independent life.' At this stage in the commissioning cycle, Kent County Council is seeking engagement with organisations that can deliver Habilitation services. Workshops will initially support understanding market capability and capacity to deliver this service. Typically, Habilitation service will offer: * Deliver a comprehensive Habilitation Service to Children and young people with a vision impairment are supported to develop independent living skills so they are able to live independently once leaving school. * Children and young people with a vision impairment are supported to access mainstream school. This can include taking undertaking environmental audits of the school environment and recommending adaptions to aid the child in independent navigating the school environment. * Family awareness sessions. * To maintain the Sight Impairment Register of Children and Young People. * To complete the registration process (of the Sight Impairment Register) on receipt on Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI). * To complete Specialist Assessments as part of the registration process including advice regarding relevant Benefits and Concessions. * To respond to enquirers for Information, Advice and Guidance. The service will be provided across Kent. The current service works with approximately 157 children/young people per year, either in the school setting or community. Kent County Council is inviting organisations with an interest to attend Market engagement events. The dates for the workshops are below. Kent County Council reserve the right to amend this schedule depending on market interest. 1st October 2024 13:00-14:00 7th October 2024 14:00-15:00 It is KCC's intention to engage the market to inform our approach to recommissioning this service. Kent County Council is committed to ensuring fairness, openness, and transparency, and to following procurement regulations. This is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing. If you have any questions relating to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) then please raise your questions directly through the 'messaging' facility on the Portal and we will respond as soon as possible. The detailed specification is not available to view at this stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description: Kent County Council is looking to invite organisations to inform the recommission of the Habilitation service. Habilitation involves one-to-one training for children and young people with a vision impairment. Starting from their existing skills, it aims to develop their personal mobility, navigation and independent living skills. At whatever age the training is started, the overriding goal is to maximise the child or young person's independence, opening the way in the future, to further study, employment and an independent life.' At this stage in the commissioning cycle, Kent County Council is seeking engagement with organisations that can deliver Habilitation services. Workshops will initially support understanding market capability and capacity to deliver this service. Typically, Habilitation service will offer: * Deliver a comprehensive Habilitation Service to Children and young people with a vision impairment are supported to develop independent living skills so they are able to live independently once leaving school. * Children and young people with a vision impairment are supported to access mainstream school. This can include taking undertaking environmental audits of the school environment and recommending adaptions to aid the child in independent navigating the school environment. * Family awareness sessions. * To maintain the Sight Impairment Register of Children and Young People. * To complete the registration process (of the Sight Impairment Register) on receipt on Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI). * To complete Specialist Assessments as part of the registration process including advice regarding relevant Benefits and Concessions. * To respond to enquiries for Information, Advice and Guidance. The service will be provided across Kent. The current service works with approximately 157 children/young people per year, either in the school setting or community. Kent County Council is inviting organisations with an interest to attend Market engagement events. The dates for the workshops are below. Kent County Council reserve the right to amend this schedule depending on market interest. 1st October 2024 13:00-14:00 7th October 2024 14:00-15:00 It is KCC's intention to engage the market to inform our approach to recommissioning this service. Kent County Council is committed to ensuring fairness, openness, and transparency, and to following procurement regulations. This is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing. If you have any questions relating to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) then please raise your questions directly through the 'messaging' facility on the Portal and we will respond as soon as possible. The detailed specification is not available to view at this stage.

Renewal: If following Market Engagement the decision is to procure the services, the contract will be for 3 + 1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029263-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Orla Miller
Contact Email
orla.miller@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000412878

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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