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Outsourcing Staff for Speech and Language Assessment

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jul 2025 at 17:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open procurement process to outsource staff for speech and language assessments, part of the autism spectrum disorder pathway. This contract, valued at £80,000, falls under the services category, specifically rehabilitation services, and it will be conducted in regions UKD1 and UKD4 of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which comes under the central government authority, utilises an accelerated procedure due to an urgent state of need. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 25th July 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 1st August 2025, with an anticipated award date by 8th August 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and could extend to a maximum date in December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and speech and language services, particularly those with capabilities in integrating services for comprehensive care pathways. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to assess and foster service sustainability and social value. The open procedure invites businesses that can provide high-quality, integrated solutions with the legal and financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Potential service providers must prepare for submission via the Health Commercial System, ensuring they meet the criteria outlined in the Standard Selection Questionnaire to demonstrate financial and technical capabilities. This tender stands as an excellent opportunity to expand business operations within the NHS framework and contribute to vital healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing Staff for Speech and Language Assessment

Notice Description

Reduced time limits apply due to the use of the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider Process. Contract for Outsourcing of Speech and Language assessments as part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pathway. To be awarded via the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one 4 month extension option to a maximum end date of 31/12/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05627e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041453-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Silvia Preza
Contact Email
silvia.sousapreza@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8JB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

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