--- title: "On-Island Psychology Service for adults with a learning disability - Isle of Man" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT" published: "2017-06-23" --- # On-Island Psychology Service for adults with a learning disability - Isle of Man Buyer: ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ac8837-0cf4-4554-94a4-a8abd45d3d1f.json) ## Summary The Isle of Man Government is initiating a tender for the provision of an On-Island Psychology Service aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities. The procurement is classified under the health and social work services category and is taking place in the Isle of Man. Currently in the planning stage, the buying organisation has set a deadline for expressions of interest by noon on Friday, 7th July 2017. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st October 2017 and conclude by 30th September 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for mental health service providers, particularly those with expertise in learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find they are well-positioned to compete, especially those that can demonstrate HCPC registration and membership with the British Psychological Society. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth, as the successful provider will contribute to essential service delivery and support within the community. ## Notice The Isle of Man Government, Department of Health and Social Care, Adult Services Division seek interest from individuals or organisations for the provision of an On-Island Psychology Service for adults with a learning disability. The Isle of Man Learning Disability Strategy 2014 - 2019 outlines the Department of Social Care, Adult Services vision and plans under which services to support people with learning disabilities are provided. More specifically, the strategy requires the exploration and development of specialist provision and greater access to mainstream services. It is widely accepted that not all mainstream services exist on the Isle of Man and access to them can be twofold by either travelling off-Island or importing specialist knowledge and skills. The current service is provided by a visiting Consultant Clinical Psychologist on a minimum basis of two days per month. Specialism in the field of Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and capability to participate and provide support in the Multi-Disciplinary Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition is essential. Key elements of the service provision: 1) Assessment of adults with a learning disability who require additional specialist input will be referred for the purpose of assessment and where appropriate diagnosis and psychological intervention. 2) Assessment of adults with a learning disability who have either a confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder and require additional specialist input or a suspected ASD and will be referred for purposes of assessment, diagnosis and intervention. 3) Assessment of capacity to consent for adults with a learning disability including those who also have either a mental illness diagnosis or, autism spectrum disorder. 4) Assist in the construction and supervision of specialist interventions aimed at reducing behaviour that challenges. 5) To complete WAISS assessments and where necessary, functional assessments to establish diagnosis of learning disability. On-Island support and Development Provision of mentorship and supervision to professionals (Learning Disability Specialist Support Practitioner/ TEACCH qualified practitioners and PBS Coaches) within the Disability Services Team who support the role. Essential Criteria 1) HCPC registration 2) Member of the British Psychological Society. Process Initially, the Division look to identify interest from experienced and competent individuals or organisations and engage in further dialogue to identify a clear commissioning pathway. The Division are however committed to formalising a service at the earliest opportunity and encourage the confidential registration of interest to Will McCann, Partnership and Contracts Manager, Adult Social Care, DHSC, Markwell House, Market Street IM1 2RZ or via email william.mccann2@gov.im The closing date by which interest must be received is noon Friday 7th July 2017 *Deadline extended* ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da7e743-dcf0-451a-a8c7-a2e70f6207da | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ISLE OF MAN | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | IM1 2RZ | | Country | Isle of Man | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Isle of Man | | Electoral ward | M99999999 | | Westminster constituency | M99999999 | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da7e743-dcf0-451a-a8c7-a2e70f6207da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da7e743-dcf0-451a-a8c7-a2e70f6207da 23rd June 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144590 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.gov.im/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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