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title: "To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost"
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# To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35224eef-2477-4f82-9506-13a1829b2f1f

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process to support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through the Early Talk Boost programme. Classified under the education and training services category, this contract was directly awarded to Speech and Language UK. The contract, valued at £59,351, covers services to be provided in the North East of England with a delivery period starting from 13th January 2025 and ending on 30th September 2025. The tender stage started and ended on 10th December 2024, making this a timely opportunity for relevant service providers.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in early childhood education and language development. Given the focus on supporting children with speech and language challenges, businesses equipped with expertise in educational programmes, particularly those used to working with local councils, have a significant edge. The direct award method suggests a pre-existing trusted relationship, setting a precedent for future collaborations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering educational services stand to benefit greatly from such contracts.

## Notice

To support children in Sunderland with early speech and language challenges through Early Talk Boost

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225e212-cc19-4352-baa2-f225b58959c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,351 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,351 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEECH AND LANGUAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225e212-cc19-4352-baa2-f225b58959c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225e212-cc19-4352-baa2-f225b58959c2
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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