Integrated Children's Occupational Therapy Service

Location

Hackney

Description

The Children's Integrated Occupational Therapy Service provides assessments and advice regarding the provision of specialist equipment and home adaptations to: children with permanent disabilities (i.e. that last at least 12 months), including sensory disabilities; children who may require changes to their environment to increase their safety due to challenging behaviours resulting from a disability; and children who have a terminal illness. The aims of the Service are to ensure that children are assessed for, and have access to, the right equipment that increases their safety and enables them to achieve independence. The Service also aims to ensure children are assessed and advised regarding the adaptations needed to the homes they live in, so that the environment they live in remains safe, accessible and appropriate for their needs. The Service will offer support to 250-300 children per year.

Total Quantity or Scope

A Direct Award C process was used through the Provider Selector Regime for health services.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Followed Direct Award C under the Provider Selection Regime. This was lawful under these regulations.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 21st October 2025. The services to be delivered are for the period 1st April 2024 - 30th September 2026 (provided the 6 month extension is enacted).