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06 Aug 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the continued provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services within mental health units, focusing on the assessment and input for service users requiring dysphagia care. This procurement falls under the health services category and involved a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £36,286, was awarded on 1st April 2026 to Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. The procurement was conducted without a prior call for competition due to the specific expertise required, supported by performance assessments and feedback from the trust's personnel. The location for this contract is centred in the UKI3 region.

This procurement process presents continued opportunities primarily for healthcare providers with specialised expertise in Speech and Language Therapy, particularly those experienced in mental health settings. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality SLT input and can meet the stringent safety and service standards expected by healthcare trusts would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The reliance on established providers for continuity of care highlights the importance of demonstrating proven performance and expertise in niche healthcare services to secure such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Speech and Language Therapy input to Mental health units

Notice Description

Speech and Language Therapy input to Mental health units

Lot Information

Lot 1

Speech and Language Therapy input to Mental health units. We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract will not exceed PS36286.00

Procurement Information

Performance was assessed through reviewing activity, outcomes, and feedback from HPFT colleagues working directly with CLCH. The provider satisfied the criteria and requirements of the specification to a sufficient standard and has demonstrated sustained high-quality provision throughout the lifetime of the contract.<br/>The selected supplier meets all of our expectations against these criterion, and in some aspects they exceed expectations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074537-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Further Information

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