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14 Jul 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Speech and Language Services within the borough of Halton, UK. This tender, identified under ID 066356-2026 and titled "Speech and Language Services," falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with LIFELONG LANGUAGE LIMITED being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 2nd July 2027, valued at £90,000. The procurement method was below threshold with details unspecified, and it operates under the legal basis of the UK's 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that can provide specialised speech and language support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like LIFELONG LANGUAGE LIMITED, are well-suited to compete in such contracts, especially those with expertise in working within light-touch regimes for public authorities. Companies with experience in delivering services to sub-central government bodies, such as Halton Borough Council, will find opportunities to expand their portfolio and develop long-standing relationships within the public 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-06cb27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066356-2026
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


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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
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

LIFELONG LANGUAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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