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Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:44

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06 May 2025 at 16:23

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Tender

06 May 2025 at 16:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for "Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support". This contract, focused within the services category, is situated in the Blackpool region (UKD42), United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open tender procedure under the light touch regime in line with the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative is part of the Blackpool Better Start programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The contract, valued at £110,000 over a term from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, was awarded to Communicate SLT CIC. Key requirements include delivering speech and language therapy support for children aged 0-5 across Blackpool. The tendering activities, concluding on 6th June 2025, followed a below-threshold open competition process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in early years intervention and support services. Firms such as Communicate SLT CIC, well-versed in educational and specialised therapeutic services, can greatly benefit in expanding their service offerings and gaining further foothold in public sector projects. Given the focus on early childhood development, organisations with capabilities in providing quality, socially impactful, and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to engage in such tenders, empowering community growth and development in Blackpool. The contract prioritised quality with a weighting of 65% in its evaluation process, highlighting the importance of high-standard service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Supplier to provide a reliable and effective Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) support resource for Early Years Settings, Early Years Workforce and the provision of targeted interventions for children 0-5 with identified need is critical to ensuring that all Blackpool's Children have the correct support and access language experiences which will support the development of their language for their life. Blackpool Better Start is a partnership funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, which consists of the NSPCC, Blackpool Local Authority, Blackpool and Fylde Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool ICP and Community and Voluntary Sector organisations. The services are to be delivered across Blackpool and the provider will work with the Council and specialist SLT providers to ensure that all children are provided with the support that they need. The requirements for service delivery services are outlined within the specification provided with the Tender documents. This Procurement Procedure is being conducted through an open tender procedure under the light touch regime, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 October 2025 to 31 March 2027. The maximum budget for the contract term will be PS110,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATE SLT CIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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