Summary
The Department for Communities is launching a competitive Grant Funding Exercise for the delivery of the Access to Work (NI) assessment services and invites applications from interested organisations.
Documents
- Evaluation Methodology - delivery of assessment services for people who are blind or partially sighted to include those who are neurodivergent
- Instructions to Applicants - delivery of assessment services for people who are blind or partially sighted to include those who are neurodivergent
- Specification - delivery of assessment services for people who are blind or partially sighted to include those who are neurodivergent
- Q&A - Access to Work (NI) grant call for the delivery of assessment services for people who are blind or partially sighted to include those who are neurodivergent
Consultation description
This survey outlines the requirements and expectations for selecting a preferred delivery partner to provide specialist assessment services under the Access to Work (NI) Programme for employees who are:
- blind or
- partially sighted and
- those who are neurodivergent.
The selected partner will be responsible for delivering tailored assessments, sourcing necessary equipment, coordinating workplace adjustments, and providing ongoing support to remove barriers and ensure equal opportunities in the workplace. The instructions, specification and evaluation methodology documents detail the scope of services, assessment procedures, key performance indicators, and the criteria for the selection process. This introduction serves to guide potential partners in understanding the scope and objectives of the grant, ensuring they are equipped to deliver the required services effectively.
Note: Character limits for responses to Criteria AC1 (a and b), AC2 and AC4 have been increased to 10,000.
Details of the Department for Communities’ Privacy Notice is available.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.