Published date: 15 November 2016

This notice was replaced on 15 November 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 18 January 2017)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£600,000 to £1,200,000

Procurement reference

SEND Therapies service 0-25 years

Published date

15 November 2016

Closing date

2 December 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

SEND Therapies service 0-25 years

Speech and Language Therapy Services for children and young people (0-25) with a range of complex communication needs, including but not limited to;
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Autistic Spectrum Conditions
• Downs Syndrome
• Hearing Impairment

Occupational Therapy for children and young people (0-25) with a range complex needs including but not limited to;
• Severe Physical and Learning disabilities
• Autistic Spectrum Conditions with concomitant sensory processing issues.

Physiotherapy for children and young people (0-25) with a range of complex needs including but not limited to;
• Severe Physical and Learning Disabilities.

The provider will need to have flexible resources to meet the needs of all referrals received from Essex County Council.


About the buyer

Contact name

Robert Derry

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 6XT
England

Email

rob.derry@essex.gov.uk