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Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools

London Borough of Brent

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:36

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

London Borough of Brent has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools" to Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH). The contract falls under the Health Services industry category and is valued at approximately £6,569,499.00. The contract covers services from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months. The procurement process was concluded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using a direct award method. The contract aims to deliver statutory SLT services as outlined in Section F of the individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and includes providing training to staff in schools to support programme implementation.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for providers within the health services sector, particularly those with expertise in Speech & Language Therapy for children and young people. Businesses focusing on educational health care and those capable of delivering effective training for school staff can find valuable prospects here. The contract emphasises quality, innovation, social value, integration, and service sustainability, making it suitable for providers committed to delivering equitable and inclusive health services. Interested parties should consider team expansion to meet the projected increase in service demand and ensure compliance with statutory requirements while contributing positively to local health inequalities and enhancing service accessibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authority to award contract for the provision of Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools

Notice Description

The Council has a contract titled the Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) for Children & Young People in Brent and Out of Borough Schools. It is provided by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust ("CLCH") who deliver the services under contract. The contract was entered into for a period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 3 years. The Council exercised the option to extend the contract for a further one year and the contract is due to expire on 31 March 2025. The provision of SaLT is statutory and therefore the provisions of the Contract will help the Council to comply with its statutory duties for needs specified in Section F of a child's education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will deliver: * An equitable and inclusive SaLT service to children and young people aged from 0 to 25 years with an EHCP where SaLT has been identified as a need in Section F within mainstream schools and Additionally Resourced provision (both in and out borough) and, where applicable, young people attend further educational facilities including colleges. * The provision of SaLT to Brent children and young people in out-of borough mainstream schools and FE colleges within a 12 miles radius of Brent Civic Centre. * The contract will deliver SaLT as identified in Section F of EHCPs, review the level therapy provision and contribute to the statutory annual review. Where stated as part of an EHCP, the provider will also deliver training to staff in schools to support implementation of the SaLT programme. * Young people known to the Youth Justice Service will have access to SaLT where that is stated in Section F of their Plan. The Council is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6,569,499.00 The dates between which the services are intended to be provided is: Initial period of three (3) years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with an option to extend by a further 12 months (1 year)

Procurement Information

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 decision makers by 27/02/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010620-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,569,499 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Brent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Postcode Area
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust

Further Information

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