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Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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03 Aug 2026 at 07:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service," aimed at delivering essential health services to children with speech, language, communication, or swallowing and eating needs. This service will be provided within England, covering areas such as schools and early years provision. The tender, classified under the industry category "Health services," follows an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 6th September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and has an initial term of three years, with possibilities for two one-year extensions, making a potential total duration of five years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's health services, especially those with expertise in speech and language therapy. The contract is valued at approximately £12.27 million, offering substantial business growth potential for large organisations capable of providing comprehensive therapy services. Companies experienced in collaborating with educational institutions and possessing the capacity to participate in initiatives such as the Department for Education's Experts at Hand will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. As the procurement is open to a wide range of suppliers, it facilitates increased competition and innovation, providing an excellent opening for capable businesses to contribute to the development of a crucial public health service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service

Notice Description

Delivering interventions to children with speech, language, communication, or swallowing and eating needs to help them reach their full communication potential. This includes delivering direct interventions in line with a Child's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as offering indirect support through professional training and parent/carer guidance. This provision will work across Young Hackney, Youth Justice Virtual School, Schools, and Early Years provision. This contract will include for the provision of Speech and Language Therapists as part of the Hackney Experts at Hand team, in line with requirements related to the Department for Education's Experts at Hand initiative. This initiative is seeking to improve the capability of mainstream education settings to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND more effectively, by providing a new route to access expert advice and support from health professionals. The contract start date is expected to be 1st April 2027 with an initial term of 3 years, and two extension options each of a year; for a total possible contract length of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724e0eb0-3a1c-4f27-8172-9bd1fdff51e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,269,984 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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