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14 Jul 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Widnes, United Kingdom, focuses on contracting Speech and Language Services within the Halton region. The contract, titled "Speech and Language Services," falls under the services industry category. This procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract beginning on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 2nd July 2027. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - unknown," with a special light-touch regime applied to this service-oriented procurement. The awarded supplier is CommuniKate Speech and Language Therapy, an SME based in Southport.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering speech and language therapy. Companies adept in providing personalised, community-oriented services would find a beneficial opening for business growth by participating in similar tenders from public authorities like Halton Borough Council. Additionally, SMEs equipped to operate under light-touch regulatory regimes will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, thereby enhancing their footprint in the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Services

Notice Description

Provision to delivery Speech and Language Services within the borough of Halton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CommuniKate Speech and Language Therapy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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