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18 Jun 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy Services to the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. This contract was initiated through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, ensuring continued service by the existing provider due to its specialised infrastructure. The contract, valued at £286,011.68, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2028. The therapy services will be focused in the region of Uxbridge, UKI74, and the procurement method employed was below threshold without competition, following a light-touch regime due to the specialised nature of the services required.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for large healthcare providers specialising in speech and language therapy, as it highlights the high demand for specialised therapeutic services that align with existing operational models. Businesses capable of providing high-standard clinical operations and meeting specific reporting and service requirements may find similar tenders beneficial should they become available. While CNWL was the awarded supplier, providers looking to expand in the public health sector can gain valuable insights into the procurement needs of sub-central governmental bodies like the London Borough of Hillingdon.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon is intending to award a contract for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy Services ending 31 March 2028. As part of this direct award, approval has also been given to establish a joint commissioning arrangement with Hillingdon Probation. This arrangement will fund and deliver an additional two days per week of Speech and Language Therapy for young adults aged 18-25. This contract is to be been awarded in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, under Direct Award Process A. This process applies where the services can only be delivered by an existing provider. In this instance, the specialised therapeutic requirements, established reporting arrangements, and existing operational model mean that no alternative provider could deliver the required service to the necessary standard without incurring significant additional cost. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is the incumbent provider. Due to the specialist nature of the service and CNWL's established infrastructure, there is no viable alternative provider capable of meeting the Council's requirements for service delivery, outcome reporting, clinical standards, and clinical supervision. The decision to award this contract was made through the appropriate Cabinet Member reporting process, in line with democratic governance procedures and the Council's standing orders. No conflicts of interest were identified during this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b80a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057548-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£238,343 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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