Planning

Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 09:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a "Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and will serve the UKL21 region in the United Kingdom. Key industry stakeholders are invited to engage with written market feedback due by 16th February 2026, following a preliminary market engagement notice published on 4th February 2026. The service is slated to commence from 1st August 2026 and continue until 31st July 2031. The estimated contract value is £440,000 with a net value of £360,000, and the procurement process is being conducted under a light-touch regime in compliance with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in sensory impairment rehabilitation. Suitable candidates for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service aims to support individuals with sensory impairments through home visits, training, and integration with health and social care teams, making it ideal for businesses that can provide tailored rehabilitation programmes and engage with multi-agency collaborations. Firms with innovative approaches or a history of managing rehabilitation services will find this procurement process a significant opportunity for growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council intends to commission a specialist service to support residents with sight, hearing, dual sensory, or deafblind impairments, in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. The service will need to provide person-centred rehabilitation, early intervention, and strategies to maintain independence. Delivery will likely include approximately 1.5 FTE qualified sensory impairment specialists (including ROVIs or RVS) operating within integrated health and social care teams, undertaking home visits, assessments, and training, while issuing aids and equipment to promote independence. Key service delivery operations include: * Managing referrals from professionals, individuals, and families. * Prioritising waiting lists and maintaining clear communication. * Developing tailored rehabilitation programmes based on "What Matters" principles. * Supporting home adaptations and liaising with third-sector organisations and health services. The service should also provide training for professionals and carers, implement preventative strategies to reduce the impact of sensory loss, and maintain strong links with local ophthalmology and audiology pathways. The aim is to enable individuals to live independently and improve well-being through timely, practical support and skills development.

Planning Information

We are now inviting written comments from the market on the proposed service which will support us in shaping the service specification and future direction of the service. This written market engagement will be followed by an online event with further information to follow. Questions 1. What sort of service do you believe would meet the needs of this client group? 2. Within the estimated contract value what do you see the service looking like? Do you see it as achievable? 3. Are you aware of any examples of best practice or innovations in this area, or similar areas that could be applied here?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009781-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ana.foundly@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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