Provision of services for adults with sensory disabilities

Tender description

The Council of the London Borough of Redbridge (“the Authority”) is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Contract for the Provision of services for adults with sensory disabilities in the London Borough of Redbridge (“the Contract”). The Contract shall commence on 1st June 2020 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st May 2023 (“the Contract Period”). At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st May 2025. The Contract is for the provision of services for adults with sensory disabilities in the London Borough of Redbridge and aims to: • Information, advice, guidance and signposting to help adults with sensory disabilities to make more informed choices; • Assessments and Rehabilitation Therapy; • Communication Support; • Awareness Training Sessions; • Provision of a drop- in service three (3) times per week; • Promotion of the Service availability across a range of agencies to encourage wider take-up of the Services and to encourage partnership working; • Flexible, short-term and focused support for adults with sensory disabilities to develop, achieve and maintain their independence; • Support planning that has clear outcomes for the Service User; • Maintain an up to date database of service users with sensory disabilities. Keywords: Sensory service, sensory disability