Planning

Visual Impairment Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Sep 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is initiating a procurement process for "Visual Impairment Services" aimed at providing essential support and assessment services to pupils, parents, and staff in West Lothian schools. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25 November 2019. The services required include functional vision assessments, advice on educational implications of visual impairments, and direct teaching of skills such as Braille. This opportunity falls within the general public services category under the CPV classification (85000000), and the services will be delivered in the Livingston area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those with expertise in visual impairment support and assistive technologies. Companies that can offer training and resources to enhance the educational experiences for children with visual impairments will be especially well-suited to compete. Providers with experience in working within educational settings and delivering tailored support services will likely find this tender aligns with their capabilities and goals for growth in the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visual Impairment Services

Notice Description

West Lothian Council Education Services require a qualified and experienced service provider to provide visual assessment support, advice and services to pupils, parents (carers) and staff at West Lothian schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council Education Services requires a qualified and experienced service provider to provide all West Lothian schools with: functional vision assessments; advice and support to parents; advice to schools and nurseries on the educational and social implications of a visual impairment; direct teaching of specific skills, for example, Braille and mobility; advice on the provision of suitable resources; in-service training for school staff and other professionals; liaison with other agencies and professionals. Specifically for West Lothian children and Young People this service means a 0-18 provision with Qualified Teacher of Visual Impairment (QTVI) input direct to pupils in schools, where required and the training and upskilling of school staff through both presentations and modelling. A variety of technology including iPads and braille equipment is to be provided together with adapted resources including large print and braille. The mobility assessment and programs provided are crucial to allow pupils to travel to/from and move around school independently with canes or other aids. This involves intensive support for pupils at times of transition i.e. P7 into S1 particularly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000598341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367456
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2019Expired
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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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