Tender

Speech, Language and Communication - Universal and Early Targeted Service

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2022 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has issued a tender titled "Speech, Language and Communication - Universal and Early Targeted Service" for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy support for Early Years Settings and children aged 0-5 in Blackpool. The service is funded jointly by Blackpool Council and Blackpool Better Start Partnership, with a budget of up to £200,000 per annum. The contract term is expected to run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025. This tender opportunity falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is in the open procurement stage, conducted as an open tender below threshold. The deadline for tender submission is 28th November 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage with Blackpool Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in speech and language therapy, early childhood education, and service delivery to vulnerable children would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will be required to work closely with the Council and specialist providers to meet the needs of all children across Blackpool, ensuring they receive appropriate support and language development opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Speech, Language and Communication - Universal and Early Targeted Service

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a reliable and effective Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) support resource for Early Years Settings, Early Years Workforce and the provision of targeted interventions for children 0-5 with identified need is critical to ensuring that all Blackpool's Children have the correct support and access language experiences which will support the development of their language for their life. The service provision is funded jointly by Blackpool Council and Blackpool Better Start Partnership. The services are to be delivered across Blackpool and the provider will work with the Council and specialist SLT providers to ensure that all children are provided with the support that they need. All requirements for service delivery are outlined within the tender documentation. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint one Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025. The budget for this service will be a maximum of PS200,000 per annum. This procurement process is conducted as an open tender (below threshold) under the light touch regime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2253ac-cd0b-4302-acba-f09a65445b9c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Contact Email
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253477752

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
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
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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