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Speech and Language Assessment Tool

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has completed the procurement process for the "Speech and Language Assessment Tool" aimed at benefiting all schools and early education settings in Trafford. The procurement process, labelled under the public authority industry, involved directly awarding the contract to GL Education Group Ltd without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, which started on 1st March 2025 and will end on 28th February 2027, involves providing services in regions across the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £93,819.60 including VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GL Education Group Ltd. Companies providing educational assessment tools, especially those with proven expertise in speech and language interventions, can seize such opportunities to expand their presence within the educational sector. Successful engagement in this type of procurement can enhance a company's portfolio, establish a benchmark for future public sector contracts, and foster long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Assessment Tool

Notice Description

This is to purchase the speech and language assessment tool, WellComm intervention via the Big Book of Ideas and tracker. This is a package of support that is required for all schools in Trafford and all early education settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,183 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philip Stephens
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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