--- title: "Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-27" --- # Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology Services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is initiating a procurement process for "Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology Services" aimed at supporting communication-impaired children and young people in West Lothian, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender falls under the services category, and is soliciting proposals from qualified providers who can offer multidisciplinary support tailored to individual needs. Interested parties should note that the future notice date for this opportunity is 25th November 2019, allowing prospective bidders time to prepare their submissions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in communication technology and educational support services. Companies offering expertise in the assessment and implementation of communication systems, alongside those who can provide training and ongoing support to educational staff, would be well-suited to compete. The comprehensive nature of the required services and the variety of support levels indicated also suggest that both small niche providers and larger firms with extensive resources could successfully engage with this contract. ## Notice West Lothian Council Education Services require an experienced and qualified service provider to provide multi disciplinary Augmentative and Alternative Communication Services to meet the technology needs of communication impaired children and young people within West Lothian. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Lothian Council Education Services require a qualified and experienced service provider to provide an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service to meet the technology needs of communication impaired children and young people. The service is to direct support to individuals, their families and facilitators from the time of the child's referral to the conclusion of a young person's school career. The service will be required to: provide appropriate channels for referral and information about the service ; assess the needs of the communication impaired child or young person ; establish individual and environmental needs ; develop, as necessary, an individual intervention plan ; agree placement and service responsibilities ; establish effective lines of communication ; establish joint monitoring and recording system ; As required the type of support provided will include: comprehensive communication technology assessment ; up to date advice and support for individuals and facilitators ; up to date advice on suitable communication activities and opportunities ; advice to schools and service providers in relation to the educational and/or social integration of a communication technology system ; direct teaching of specific skills relevant to an individual's communication system ; support and advice to staff in schools and other service settings ; advice and suitable equipment and access to a loan bank of resources ; training for school staff ; information and support helpline ; liaison with other specialist agencies. A range of service packages will be provided depending upon individual need. Level l - Intensive support to include on site visiting for introduction of new system into the school/home environment. Level 2 - Regular visits by the successful bidder on a monthly basis to record progress with access to a specialist at other times as required. Level 3 - On site visits 3 times per year in order to monitor the individual's progress and address any support needs identified by support staff. Level 4 - An annual monitoring visit would be carried out by the service. The Service will offer a variety of training options. In-service training is targeted at staff working directly with the child/young person and/or a whole establishment/service basis as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367344 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Nov 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367344 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367344 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology Services - West Lothian Council Education Services require an experienced and qualified service provider to provide multi disciplinary Augmentative and Alternative Communication Services to meet the technology needs of communication impaired children and young people within West Lothian. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598342 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=598342 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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