Planning

SALT Virtual Consultations

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is overseeing a Provider Selection Regime process for a contract planned under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement involves the provision of virtual speech and language therapy consultations for Darlington Primary Schools, focusing on early intervention for communication and interaction needs among children. This procurement, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 30th October 2025. The total contract value is £27,539, and the services will be delivered in the region of UKC13. Notably, this process does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing virtual consultation services within educational settings. Companies that can offer tailored solutions for early interventions in speech and language therapy are well-placed to compete for this contract. The procurement method seeks the most suitable provider, making it an attractive prospect for businesses that can demonstrate effective, innovative service delivery in line with regional health authority requirements. This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses by establishing a strong presence in the education-focused health services sector.

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Notice Title

SALT Virtual Consultations

Notice Description

Virtual speech and language therapy consultation service for Darlington Primary Schools as part of a targeted early intervention approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service to provide virtual consultations who will be available to provide guidance, advise and support to Darlington primary schools for speech and language early intervention and prevention for children with communication and interaction needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063388-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,539 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael
Contact Email
rachael.johnson@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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