This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 17:29

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

The Open Thinking Partnership, a sub-central government public authority based in Hinckley, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for Speech and Language Therapy Services. This process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to SpeakEasy Therapy Limited. The contract is valued at £439,200 and extends over three years, commencing on 21st August 2026 and concluding on 23rd August 2029. The procurement, categorised under services including primary and secondary education and community health, took place with the final award details published on 8th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and health services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in speech and language therapy. Companies with experience in supporting educational institutions and offering comprehensive therapy services are well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Additionally, the contract's focus on school support, collaborative curriculum development, and staff training presents avenues for businesses aiming to innovate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based programmes in the education-health nexus.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy Services

Notice Description

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/042738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£439,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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