--- title: "Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064671" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064671" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064671.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064671.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064671 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064671) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064671.json) ## Summary Monmouthshire County Council is in the planning stage of commissioning a Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service, targeting residents with sensory impairments in the region of UKL21, United Kingdom. Categorised under "Health and social work services," the procurement process involves a preliminary market engagement seeking insights to shape the service specification. Scheduled for completion by 20th February 2026, businesses have the opportunity to submit written comments. The service aims to provide person-centred rehabilitation in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2031. The tender adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and is valued at £440,000 gross. This tender represents significant growth opportunities, encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs aligned with the light touch procurement regime. Service delivery involves sensory impairment specialists, integrated health and social care teams, and collaboration with third-sector organisations. Businesses capable of offering innovative, tailored rehabilitation programmes, preventive strategies, and training for professionals and carers are well-suited for this project. Additionally, maintaining strong links with ophthalmology and audiology pathways will be crucial, presenting a robust chance for businesses to establish themselves in the health and social services industry. ## Notice 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. Your response should be no longer than 4 sides of A4 font Arial 12. 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? Please return your response to the following email address: SocialCare.Procurement@cardiff.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013283-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | USK | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP15 1GA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Monmouthshire | | Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk | | Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire | | Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 10:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013283-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009781-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013283-2026 13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009781-2026 4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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