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North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for a Speech and Language Therapist service aimed at providing advisory and supervisory support for the universal workforce. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is linked to the region of Corby, UK (postal code NN17 1QG). The procurement process was finalised on 8 July 2025 and the contract, valued at £24,999 (gross £29,998.80), covers the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition due to its below-threshold status, with Kristina Smith being awarded the contract. This initiative is designed to enhance the capabilities of North Northamptonshire's Family Hubs by increasing the availability and quality of speech and language support across multiple allied sectors.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in early years development and interdisciplinary collaboration. It is particularly well-suited for organisations with qualified professionals who have substantial experience in speech and language therapy, workforce training, and working within multi-agency frameworks. Winning such a contract could provide businesses with significant growth opportunities by aligning themselves with a regional government's strategic priorities, catering to an essential public service, and building a reputation for excellence in integrated service delivery and professional upskilling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Family Hubs will commission a Speech and Language Therapy provision to deliver an initial one-year pilot providing advisory and supervisory support for the universal speech and language development workforce. The provider shall supply Speech and Language Therapy from suitably qualified and experienced professionals. Therapists deployed by the provider will have extensive experience in specialist speech and language therapy, workforce training, and multi-agency collaboration. Therapists deployed will utilise evidence-based approaches following NICE guidance where applicable. Therapist will maintain registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists throughout the length of the contract. Therapists deployed to this service will be able to evidence particular expertise in: - Early years speech and language assessment and interventions that maximise a child and young persons communication - Integrated service delivery - working across education, health, and early intervention teams to align speech and language support with local strategic priorities. - Expertise in workforce development - training and upskilling professionals in best practices for early communication support. - Supporting universal practitioners - ensuring that those working directly with children have access to specialist coaching and supervision to enhance their impact. The provision of this service will address in part current capacity issues and ensure that there is an increase in universal support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038368-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KRISTINA SMITH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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