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Provision of speech and language therapy

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of speech and language therapy services, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This tender was conducted under a limited procurement method without earlier publication, following the EU's Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £471,714, was awarded to NHS Ayrshire & Arran, with the contract signing date being 27 April 2026. Located in Ayr, United Kingdom (region UKM94), this award was concluded on 30 April 2026, adhering to certain regulatory frameworks indicated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in speech and language therapy. With the service delivery directed towards the UKM94 region, interested businesses should consider partnerships or service improvement to align their offerings with similar large-scale health providers like NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Though the procurement was conducted without a competitive call, similar tenders may enable businesses to expand their regional influence and credentials in the public sector, with attention to compliance frameworks fundamental for participation.

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Notice Title

Provision of speech and language therapy

Notice Description

Provision of speech and language therapy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of speech and language therapy. Additional information: The scope of services to be provided under this Contract fall within the definition of Social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and the award is in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the PCS Regulations.

Procurement Information

This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039866-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£471,714 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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