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Speech and Language Diagnostic Tool (Wellcomm)

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Speech and Language Diagnostic Tool, known as Wellcomm, to GL Assessment Limited. This contract is part of a completed procurement process and falls under the goods category. This tool is intended to support schools, settings, family hubs, and health visitors across Redcar, UKC12 region. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically as a below threshold acquisition without competitive bidding, adhering to UK legislation 2023/54. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2028, with a total contract value of £51,600, which includes options for a three-year licence period per setting.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in diagnostic tools, especially those serving educational and healthcare sectors, are well-suited to similar opportunities. These businesses can leverage such contracts to expand their offerings and strengthen relationships within these sectors, aligning their innovations with educational needs and health initiatives spearheaded by local governments. As demonstrated by this contract with GL Assessment Limited, having a niche service tailored to the specific requirements of public services can be advantageous in tapping into government procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Diagnostic Tool (Wellcomm)

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of a speech and language diagnostic tool to to be used by schools, settings, family hubs and health visitors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL ASSESSMENT

Further Information

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