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Occupational Therapy Services

OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Occupational Therapy Services initiated by the Open Thinking Partnership, a sub-central government public authority in Hinckley, UK, aims to appoint a contract for a three-year period starting 21 August 2026. This contract is within the health and education services industry category, focusing on primary and secondary education as well as community health services across the UKF and UKG regions. The tender process followed an open procedure, with the submission deadline on 16 February 2026, and award decision by 16 March 2026. The procurement stage is complete with the award pending approval to Speakeasy Therapy Limited, valued at approximately £366,030. This contract involves providing therapy services equalling eight days per week across OTP for 36 weeks per year, along with six days per year for staff CPD, including support outside term time.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses offering occupational therapy and educational support services, particularly those adept in special education environments. Companies with suitably trained therapists, applicable insurances, and a strong foundation in safeguarding and quality service provision will benefit from this call. Ideal bidders are SMEs equipped to manage work/support arrangements as directed by Headteachers, including one-on-one and group therapy, staff training, and curricular support. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to strengthen their foothold in the educational therapy market and build partnerships for delivering bespoke, high-quality, evidence-based programmes to aid children's learning and engagement across OTP academies.

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Notice Title

Occupational 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 8 days per week across OTP for 36 weeks per year during term time. Additionally, we are looking for hours equivalent to 6 days per year for CPD for staff. 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-060499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025961-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£366,030 £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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