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Sensory Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy for Virtual School & Additionally Resourced Provisions

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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19 Dec 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement process for the provision of Sensory Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy services targeting Virtual School and Additionally Resourced Provisions. Classified under Health and Social Work Services, the procurement focuses on supporting children with special needs, especially those in care without a neurodivergent diagnosis. The location for these services is within the region of UKE44, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 19th December 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 12th January 2026, running until 11th January 2027, with an option to extend. This procurement was conducted using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold classification.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the health and education sectors, particularly those offering therapy services for children and young people. Companies with expertise in trauma-informed practice and specialising in speech and occupational therapy can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios. Organisations with a focus on upskilling educational staff to promote trauma-informed environments could find a strategic advantage. The contract, awarded to Locala Community Partnerships CIC, reflects a targeted effort towards improving support systems and educational outcomes for looked-after children, providing a chance for businesses in these fields to contribute to highly impactful work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensory Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy for Virtual School & Additionally Resourced Provisions

Notice Description

* Lot 1 Speech & Language Therapy Demand for our mainstream speech and language therapy offer is high, meaning that waiting times are longer than we would like them to be. Due to the additional needs and circumstances experienced by children looked after, we want to provide some additional, tailored and prioritised support for this cohort of young people. This is line with our corporate parenting approach. The aim of this contract is to provide a dedicated commissioned pathway for children looked after (CLA) to provide an initial SALT assessment and recommendations for the support required as a result. We expect to see a dedicated allocation of 4 days per month, to support Virtual School referrals. The caseload will be prioritised for action in conjunction with the Virtual School. * Lot 2 Sensory Occupational Therapy We currently have over 60 Children & Young People in care with an EHCP where Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) recorded as the primary need. These Young People are in various educational settings, including mainstream, special and independent schools. Of these, 44 Young People have had concerns raised regarding sensory seeking or avoidance. These young people do not have sensory integration needs linked to a neurodivergent diagnosis, however they do present with trauma based sensory dysregulation that is impacting their readiness to access learning, having their needs met in school, stability of school placement and undoubtedly is impacting on care placement stability. The aim of this contract is to provide a dedicated commissioned pathway for CLA to provide specialist OT sensory trauma pathway and recommendations for the support required as a result. The commissioned OT service will also be supported by the Kirklees Council Educational Psychology team to promote trauma informed practice and help to upskill staff across schools and the Learning service. We expect to see a dedicated allocation of 2 days per week year-round to support Virtual School referrals. The caseload will be prioritised for action in conjunction with the Virtual School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084680-2025
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
£151,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 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
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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