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title: "SEND Therapies service 0-25 years"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SEND Therapies service 0-25 years

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53746a77-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking providers for the "SEND Therapies service 0-25 years", with a focus on delivering Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy to children and young people facing complex needs. This open procurement process, published on 15th November 2016, has a total value of £1,200,000, with a minimum contract value of £600,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2018. This tender is currently at the award stage, following the end of the tender period on 2nd December 2016, and is located in the East of England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on therapy for children and young adults with complex needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the contract's requirements emphasise flexibility and adaptability in meeting diverse referrals from Essex County Council. Companies with expertise in handling various disabilities and communication challenges will find this tender particularly suitable for their services.

## Notice

SEND Therapies service 0-25 years Speech and Language Therapy Services for children and young people (0-25) with a range of complex communication needs, including but not limited to; * Severe Learning Difficulties * Speech, Language and Communication Needs * Autistic Spectrum Conditions * Downs Syndrome * Hearing Impairment Occupational Therapy for children and young people (0-25) with a range complex needs including but not limited to; * Severe Physical and Learning disabilities * Autistic Spectrum Conditions with concomitant sensory processing issues. Physiotherapy for children and young people (0-25) with a range of complex needs including but not limited to; * Severe Physical and Learning Disabilities. The provider will need to have flexible resources to meet the needs of all referrals received from Essex County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51933793-ff0c-42a0-964e-3b822f6417ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 6XT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Springfield North |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2017 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51933793-ff0c-42a0-964e-3b822f6417ff
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6361f7d-23f9-4b1f-a618-26bb8f39d82b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51933793-ff0c-42a0-964e-3b822f6417ff
  18th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6361f7d-23f9-4b1f-a618-26bb8f39d82b
  15th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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