Award

Provision of Speech and Language Therapy

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 08:39

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 09:35

Tender

12 May 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston Upon Hull City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services. This contract was procured through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The successful supplier, Bridge SLT Ltd, is tasked with delivering these services across the UKE11 region starting from 1st November 2025. The contract will span three years, with potential extensions of up to an additional two years, culminating in a possible end date of 31st October 2030. The contract's estimated value is £96,000, extending up to £160,000 if the extension options are exercised. This award marks the completion of the procurement process as of 13th August 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on speech and language therapy. Companies like Bridge SLT Ltd, well-versed in delivering specialised health care services, are ideal candidates for such contracts. The procurement places emphasis on quality, innovation, and value, as evident from the high weighting for these criteria in the evaluation process. Additionally, the focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities presents a meaningful avenue for businesses to contribute positively to community health outcomes. SMEs with relevant experience, a commitment to service sustainability, and an innovative approach to safeguarding and quality assessments would find this tender conducive to business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Speech and Language Therapy

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has awarded a contract to deliver Speech and Language Services via the competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for a period of 3 years with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider), with an option to extend for a period or periods of up to 2 x 12 months. Such extension will be at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory performance. The services are to commence 1st November 2025 The Authority has estimated the value of the Services at PS96,000. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist Tenderers in making their submissions. It should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice. The tender 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 2023 do not apply to this tender exercise. 1.A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract using the PSR competitive process. 2.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider(s) to whom an award is to be made. Bridge SLT Ltd - Address below. 3.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code Speech and Language Therapy Services 85100000 - Health Care Services. 4.The approximate lifetime value of the contract(s). PS96,000 (PS160,000 including extension periods) 5.Details of the award decision-makers. Governance - Hull City Council - Children and Family Services 6.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria. Considered by Children and Young People service and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations: Following evaluation and moderation the bid submitted as detailed below deemed acceptable for award of the contract and found best value, meeting the published criteria of requirements and timescales. The weighting for each of the criteria was as follows: - Quality and Innovation, Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice and Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20% -. Value (price) - 30% -. Relevant Experience - 15% -. Safeguarding - 15% -. Quality of Assessments - 15% -. Social value - 5% 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. None declared

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048252-2025
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Lucy Pattinson
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482615737

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGE SLT

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