Published date: 16 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 September 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£516,800

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN730181-96981213

Published date

16 August 2024

Closing date

6 September 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 October 2024

Contract end date

6 October 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Aspire Federation is looking for 4 days each of Therapeutic Speech and Language (Lot 1) and Occupational Therapy Support (Lot 2) across our two special needs schools. The therapeutic support is currently provided via an Occupational therapist 2 days a week per school (4 in total) and a Speech and language therapist 2 days a week per school (4 in total). This is term time 38 weeks per year (plus an additional couple of days for staff training). We welcome tenders for one or both services (Lots).

The therapeutic support serves as a cornerstone in fostering holistic development and well-being among our learners. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we prioritise the individual needs of each learner, tailoring interventions to promote their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The therapeutic support and recommendation are also embedded within everyday classroom practice and as such the support provided must work hand in hand with teaching and learning.

The therapeutic support team must be qualified and experienced professionals, including occupational therapists and speech-language therapists. The therapists must collaborate together, work closely with teachers, parents, and caregivers to create a nurturing environment conducive to learning and personal advancement.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Anthony Baker

Address

Central Procurement Team, Customer Directorate: Wigan
Wigan Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
England

Telephone

07740040805

Email

AnthonyBaker27@hotmail.co.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/