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Provision of speech and language therapy

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of speech and language therapy under a contract titled "Provision of speech and language therapy". This contract falls within the industry category of general public services and is located in Ayrshire, Scotland (UKM94). The process was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement method adopted was a limited procedure, and the contract was awarded on 27th April 2026 to NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The entire tendering process is now in the award stage, with a contracted value of £471,714 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations offering services in the health sector, such as speech and language therapy providers. With NHS Ayrshire & Arran being the selected supplier, large-scale health service providers and those accustomed to regional or local authority contracts would find similar opportunities appealing. The procurement's classification under social and specific services indicates a continued demand for specialised healthcare solutions, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their involvement in government contracts and service delivery within the public sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Provision of speech and language therapy

Notice Description

Provision of speech and language therapy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of speech and language therapy. The scope of services to be provided under this Contract fall within the definition of Social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and the award is in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the PCS Regulations.

Procurement Information

This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830786
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

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
£471,714 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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