Award

Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children and Young People

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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AwardUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 09:13

AwardUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 13:03

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 10:47

Tender

02 May 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Croydon involves the provision of Speech and Language Therapy Services for children and young people aged 0-25 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in the Croydon area. The contract, valued at over £5 million, operates under an open procedure and is subject to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023. Intended to replace existing services, the process aims to award contracts to two new providers, Better Rehabilitation (UK) Limited and Allen Speech & Language Ltd. The procurement, currently at the award stage, confirms successful bids from these suppliers covering different lots within Croydon, with key activities commencing on the 13th of October 2025 and extending potentially to 2030, subject to renewal options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in speech, language, and communication support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as those awarded in this tender have demonstrated capability in competing successfully due to their adaptable nature and focused specialism, which align well with the quality and social value criteria set by the council. The opportunity for contract extensions further aids in long-term planning and development for suppliers, enabling these businesses to secure stable income streams while contributing to the community's healthcare needs.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

London Borough of Croydon (the Council) wishes to award a contract for services to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0- 25 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Croydon. This is an existing service, the intention is to award to two new providers. The contract award criteria was as set out in the procurement documents. 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 Procurement Act 23 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the 8th October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Following evaluation in accordance with the criteria set out in the procurement documents it is our intention to award contracts for each Lot to the suppliers as detailed below: Lot 1, valued at PS251,849.00 (exc. VAT), and Lot 3, valued at PS313,300.00 (exc. VAT), to Better Rehabilitation UK. Lot 2, valued at PS372,465.00 (exc. VAT), to Allen Speech and Language Ltd. Full details regarding these suppliers is available below. Written representations should be sent to procurement@croydon.gov.uk. The decision for award of this contract was made in line with Croydon's Contracting Standing Orders which is available to view at www.croydon.gov.uk. A Conflict of interest assessment was undertaken in line with the regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Croydon

North Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years.

Lot 2 - Central Croydon

Central Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years.

Lot 3 - South Croydon

South Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064034-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,243,159 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,243,159 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,390,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Natalie White
Contact Email
natalie.white@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02087266000

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALLEN SPEECH & LANGUAGE

BETTER REHABILITATION (UK

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