Award

Speech and Language Therapy for under 5's

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has awarded a contract worth £80,000 to the University of Huddersfield for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services for children under 5 years old, who are at risk or experiencing developmental delays with speech and communication. The contract falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and will be carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified as a direct award, was in the Award stage as of 4th March 2025, with the contract period starting from 13th January 2025 and ending on 13th July 2025.

This pilot project represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in speech and language therapy, particularly those capable of forming partnerships and collaborations, such as those with academic institutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to take note, as the contract specifies it is indeed suitable for them. This collaboration highlights the potential for growth and expansion within the healthcare support sector, promising an impact on reducing clinical service gaps and improving developmental support for children.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy for under 5's

Notice Description

The service is for any child under the age of 5 at risk or experiencing developmental delays with speech and communication. The development of this service will meet a gap in clinical service provision, reduce waiting list pressures and allow current SLT staff in Locala teams to then focus on the children who require EHCP documentation. This is a pilot project. The pilot will involve a partnership between The Speech Therapy Clinic (TSTC) and the University of Huddersfield and collaboration with Locala.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e74eb303-fb4a-4fc9-927f-142b26b8f231
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e9520c-bb1c-4817-aded-b8cdb7db71b3
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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