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title: "Youth Justice Speech, Language and Communication Needs Service"
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# Youth Justice Speech, Language and Communication Needs Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2725c8cc-99b3-4be2-94fe-d03c453eebcd

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the "Youth Justice Speech, Language and Communication Needs Service" to SYMBOL (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract value is £94,418 GBP, with a contract period from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The service falls under the Health and social work services industry category and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in providing services related to speech, language, and communication needs within the Youth Justice System. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable due to the awarding organisation's interest in engaging with such businesses. The competitive nature of the selection process highlights the potential for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Service will identify children and young people within the Youth Justice System with speech , language and communication needs to ensure they receive the most appropriate support. The service will support internal Youth Justice teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304f30f-3f2d-424c-a1d7-12fc9df05201 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,418 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMBOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304f30f-3f2d-424c-a1d7-12fc9df05201

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304f30f-3f2d-424c-a1d7-12fc9df05201
  12th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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