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HCT - Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Assessments Insourcing

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST

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26 Feb 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) assessments to ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care. This award, confirmed on 26 February 2026, follows a direct award procedure under the SBS10203 Insourcing Framework, in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract spans a two-year period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028. The services are classified under hospital and related services, to be provided across 1218 clinics in the UKH region, specifically targeting Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

This contract represents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in healthcare services, or those seeking to expand within the hospital services industry. Opportunities are geared towards large-scale operators, given the framework's structured approach and scope. Although the procurement method was limited, the affiliation with a significant NHS trust can provide increased visibility and robust partnership opportunities for contractors within the healthcare sector. Companies adept in efficient service delivery and extensive healthcare operations stand to benefit from networking and scaling possibilities via involvement in this ongoing NHS contractual relationship.

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Notice Title

HCT - Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Assessments Insourcing

Notice Description

Speech and Language Assessments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Speech and Language Assessments
* 1218 clinics which is 6090 appointments per year.
* This Service delivery will be based on an average of 5 interventions/assessments per child.
* The Supplier will provide 5 appointments/per clinic to allow for administration time to complete programmes/reports.

This notice is confimation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without compeition.

This framework agreement was procured in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. This framework agreement remains a compliant route to market under the new Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

2-year contract
01/03/2026 - 29/02/2028

This is for an existing service to the existing provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via SBS framework 10203.

Procurement Information

Direct award via SBS10203 Insourcing Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,437,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL7 1BW
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Peartree
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA ELECTIVE CARE

Further Information

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