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Speech and Language Support to Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2026 at 07:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, involves the provision of Speech and Language Support to an Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team. This tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in the UKC11 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the award contract having been signed on 19th May 2026. The contract started on 20th May 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with a possible extension until 31st March 2028, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued external funding. The procurement method followed was a "direct" approach, specifically categorized as "Below threshold - without competition", due to the nature of this project as a pilot funded externally by Adoption England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those specializing in speech and language therapy. In this instance, the contract was awarded to Connection First Speech and Language Therapy Ltd, indicating that SMEs in this sector are well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities. Companies that can offer innovative and effective solutions in therapeutic support services will likely find this tender area lucrative, especially if they can demonstrate an ability to meet specific project needs and funding requirements. This type of contract serves as an excellent platform for businesses to establish or strengthen their position in the public health and social services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Speech and Language Support to Adoption Multi-Disciplinary Team

Notice Description

Direct Award of contract due to this being a pilot project, externally funded by Adoption England and the uncertainty of future funding beyond year 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTION FIRST SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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