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title: "Internationally-educated SLT scoping research"
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# Internationally-educated SLT scoping research

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45d2dcab-2e6a-4eb1-82e3-a57925089624

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the provision of services titled "Internationally-educated SLT scoping research" to Riber Consultants Limited. The procurement involved identifying countries to source speech and language therapists, with a contract value of £53,425 and a contract period running from January 4, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The tender was open below the threshold, with the tender period ending on December 9, 2022. The contact person for this tender at NHS England is NHSE Commercial Team.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in health services and research and development services. Companies well-suited to compete should be able to provide ethically sourced internationally educated speech and language therapists meeting the required standards for registration and English language proficiency. The tender was awarded on December 22, 2022, creating business growth potential for successful suppliers like Riber Consultants Limited.

## Notice

Research to identify countries from which England can ethically source internationally educated speech and language therapists (SLTs) who are suitably trained, will meet the HCPC standards for registration and are likely to meet the required standards for English language.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8ef581-ba28-4ee2-8c56-9f8f03077ee6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,425 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIBER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8ef581-ba28-4ee2-8c56-9f8f03077ee6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8ef581-ba28-4ee2-8c56-9f8f03077ee6
  19th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c67104ed-1f3c-4a84-a0db-99b7166c7bda
  NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES__PO_VERSION_

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