Award

S1037a Allied Health Professionals Therapy for Children and Young People

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2025 at 11:37

Award

14 Mar 2024 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has announced the awarding of a contract titled "S1037a Allied Health Professionals Therapy for Children and Young People" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, focusing on Health and social work services, spans from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,041,905, aims to deliver speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, paediatric therapy, and audiology services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the region of UKD3. The announcement follows a detailed evaluation process, including criteria such as integration, collaboration, service sustainability, quality, innovation, and social value. This direct award process C did not require prior publication of a call for competition and the awarding decision was made by the Salford City Mayor and procurement board.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those already experienced in providing therapy services for children with SEND. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality therapeutic services, demonstrating integration and collaboration with local health authorities, and providing innovative and value-driven solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the focus on social value aspects, such as greener travel and local employment opportunities, suggests that businesses with robust community engagement and sustainability initiatives may also benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

S1037a Allied Health Professionals Therapy for Children and Young People

Notice Description

S1037a Allied Health Professionals Therapy for Children and Young People

Lot Information

Lot 1

Salford City Council intends to award this contract an existing provider following direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime. The contract will provide the delivery of speech and language therapy, occupational and paediatric therapy and audiology services for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) across Salford commencing on 1 April 2024 and end on 31 March 2026, with a lifetime value of PS1,041,905.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,041,905 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Carolyne Knott
Contact Email
carolyne.knott@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINTON
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCA

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