Award

To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2024 at 08:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process to support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through the Early Talk Boost programme. Classified under the education and training services category, this contract was directly awarded to Speech and Language UK. The contract, valued at £59,351, covers services to be provided in the North East of England with a delivery period starting from 13th January 2025 and ending on 30th September 2025. The tender stage started and ended on 10th December 2024, making this a timely opportunity for relevant service providers.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in early childhood education and language development. Given the focus on supporting children with speech and language challenges, businesses equipped with expertise in educational programmes, particularly those used to working with local councils, have a significant edge. The direct award method suggests a pre-existing trusted relationship, setting a precedent for future collaborations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering educational services stand to benefit greatly from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost

Notice Description

To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35224eef-2477-4f82-9506-13a1829b2f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225e212-cc19-4352-baa2-f225b58959c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,351 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,351 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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