--- title: "CN240158 - Habilitation Services - Children" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a65.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-12" --- # CN240158 - Habilitation Services - Children Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a65.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029263-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £380,000 | | Lots value | £380,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 13:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029263-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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