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Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 09:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust for a programme targeting early identification and training in communication, speech, and language targeted at young children. This contract, titled "Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme," aims to improve early years intervention and is classified under education and training services. The procurement was carried out under an open competition, below threshold, and follows a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and is expected to last until 5th October 2027, with an optional 12-month extension available. It operates across Liverpool, UKD72, and encompasses services at various early years facilities such as education and childcare providers, and family hubs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive training and assessment services within the education and health sectors. Companies with expertise in early years education, speech and language therapy, and data-driven outcomes strategies will find this contract highly suitable. By partnering with local government bodies and various stakeholders, businesses in this field can leverage the structured framework for extending their service reach and influence in public sector initiatives. Overall, the procurement caters to entities that can offer scalable and evidence-based solutions to enhance early childhood communication skills and deliver impactful social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of a service to strengthen early identification and support for children with speech, language and communication needs. The service will operate at both universal and targeted levels across the early years sector, including early education and childcare providers, health visitors, children's centres, and family hubs. Key elements of the service include: - High-quality delivery of the WELLCOMM screening tool and associated interventions. - Collection and analysis of data from WELLCOMM implementation to inform future strategy and commissioning. - Leadership in the development and launch of a co-produced, city-wide integrated speech, language and communication pathway. The contract supports Liverpool's commitment to improving outcomes for children through early intervention and collaborative working across services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062771-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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