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Training and resources to schools and settings to meet children's speech, language and communication needs by enabling them to deliver speech and language interventions to pupils

TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Together for Children Sunderland Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of training and resources aimed at enhancing schools' capacities to address children's speech, language, and communication needs. This service-oriented contract, categorized under education and training services, was awarded directly without competition, focusing on delivering speech and language interventions. The procurement falls under a light-touch regime, initiated under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The awarded contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st July 2028, delivered in the region of UKC23—Sunderland, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £114,654 gross.

The tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in educational and speech-related services. By facilitating direct intervention programmes, companies can leverage their expertise to positively impact educational outcomes, particularly within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on educational resource provision and consultancy in speech and language development would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. Collaborations with public authorities can enhance business growth and reputation in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Training and resources to schools and settings to meet children's speech, language and communication needs by enabling them to deliver speech and language interventions to pupils

Notice Description

Provision of training and resources to further schools and settings to meet children's speech, language and communication needs by enabling them to deliver speech and language interventions to pupils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001907-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,545 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SUNDERLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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