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title: "Start for Life Programme - Early Talk"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-364c2623-b4a0-4e9a-9353-e070c1100420"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Start for Life Programme - Early Talk

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364c2623-b4a0-4e9a-9353-e070c1100420

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## Summary

The Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the "Start for Life Programme - Early Talk" to Speech and Language UK. The procurement process involved the provision of training and resources for Early Talk Boost within the Education and training services and Health and social work services categories. The contract, valued at £40,000 GBP, was directly awarded using the procurement method "Other - Direct Award". The contract period is from March 13, 2023, to March 12, 2026. The tender period ended on March 6, 2023, with the contracting authority located in REDCAR, North East, United Kingdom.

This awarded tender for the provision of services under the Start for Life Programme offers growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and health service sectors. Businesses specializing in training and resources for early childhood education and social work support would find this contract suited to their expertise. The focus on Early Talk Boost aligns with the authority's aim to enhance early intervention services, making it a relevant opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to community welfare through specialised services.

## Notice

Award of contract for training and resources from the provider for Early Talk Boost to meet the requirements of the Start for Life Early Help programme and associated funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae86231-b6a0-4317-8d18-9673383fa670 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 12 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae86231-b6a0-4317-8d18-9673383fa670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae86231-b6a0-4317-8d18-9673383fa670
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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