Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement

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Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement

Notice Description

SCC intends to procure two services. A Speech, Language and Communication support service and an Occupational Therapy support service that will: * Provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and occupational therapy (OT) needs. * Support delivery of the Experts at Hand multidisciplinary team (MDT) model within education settings in line with DfE Experts at Hand Guidance . * Contribute to both direct clinical input and indirect support, including: o Workforce training and capability building. o Advice to education staff and families. o Participation in multi-agency planning. The services will form part of a broader MDT offer alongside professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and other health professionals, enhancing capacity within the system to provide support for schools, children and their families.

Lot Information

Speech, Language and Communication Needs

SLCN Model * 4 x Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). * 7 x SLT roles currently costed at a top band 5 / bottom band 6. Additional information: Key features include: * Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. * Delivery within schools and community settings. * Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. * Working within an outcomes-focused framework. * Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. * Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).

Occupational Therapy

OT Model * 4 x Band 7 Occupational Therapists (OT). * 7 x OT roles currently costed at top of band 5 / bottom of Band 6. Additional information: Key features include: * Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. * Delivery within schools and community settings. * Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. * Working within an outcomes-focused framework. * Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. * Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c442
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063179-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85142000 - Paramedical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 2 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: SHEFFIELD
Postcode: S1 2HH
Post Town: Sheffield
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location: TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: City
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Central

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