Early Intervention Procurement

Description

The Council has awarded contracts following an open Tender process for the provision of several early intervention focused contracts “the Services”. The contracts fall into four “Lots” as follows: Lot 1: Youth Provision Lot 2: Volunteer Family Support Lot 3: Virtual Reality Software Lot 4: Child and Family Support Lot 1: Youth Provision Year-round universal youth services for all young people aged 11-18 (11-25 for young people with SEND) including group-based support to young people with targeted needs where additional support is required to prevent emerging problems from escalating, and integrated targeted 1:1 mentoring support for identified young people. In addition, the service shall deliver distinct, high level, specialist support for young people with SEND who are unable to participate in universal provision due to the complexity of their disability. Lot 2: Volunteer Family Support Bespoke packages of support, delivered through a network of volunteers, to families in crisis or in need. Support shall be delivered through a holistic approach. Support shall include practical resources and support, befriending and hosting. Lot 3: Virtual Reality Software Virtual reality training materials, training and support services for practitioners and professionals. Materials shall include licensing for a library of training materials for practitioners and professionals working with children, young people and families. Licensing should be able to be installed on existing hardware owned by the Local Authority. Training material should be interactive, including an element of decision making, and provide teaching materials to support delivery of training. Lot 4: Child and Family Support Child and Family Centre service offer across the 0-5 age range which effectively supports children and their families across the Central region (Shepherds Bush Green, Ravenscourt, Wendell Park, Grove, Addison, Brook Green, Hammersmith Broadway and Avonmore). Services shall include high quality, inclusive, early learning sessions, delivered through an integrated model with multi-agency partners to provide providing information and activities for all families. In addition, the service shall include focused, evidenced based parenting and family support programmes for families with targeted needs across the borough.