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Speech and Language Therapy Services

OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 16:30

TenderUpdate

20 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP, a sub-central government public authority based in Hinckley, UK, has completed the procurement process for its Speech and Language Therapy Services project. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, targeting services in primary and secondary education, community, and miscellaneous health services across UK regions UKF and UKG. Following a competitive bidding process that attracted 10 bids from various SMEs, SPEAKEASY THERAPY LIMITED has been awarded the contract. The contract period is set from 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2029, and the final contract value amounts to £439,200 GBP, with key dates for the standstill period concluding on 31 March 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in speech and language therapy, particularly those with expertise in educational environments and familiarity with contemporary educational challenges. The project requires service provision amounting to 10 days per week during term time and additional CPD hours annually. Businesses well-versed in delivering evidence-based, specialised support to educational staff and pupils are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to enhance their presence in the UK educational sector. Comprehensive collaboration with school leadership teams is vital, making this tender particularly suitable for organisations with robust communication skills and engagement with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and other similar professional bodies.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy Services

Notice Description

Contract Details This procurement process is intended to appoint a contract for a three-year period. The start date will be 21 August 2026. We are looking for therapy provision equalling 10 days per week for 36 weeks per year across OTP during term time. Additionally, we are looking for hours equivalent to 6 days per year for CPD and/or wider stakeholder input. This must include having availability outside term time to support staff training days and any other related activity. Please note, this includes the end of August due to start dates of Leicestershire schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06048d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025960-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£439,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HINCKLEY
Postcode
LE10 0EA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth
Electoral Ward
Hinckley Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPEAKEASY THERAPY

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