--- title: "Childrens Speach & Language Therapy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE" published: "2019-05-20" --- # Childrens Speach & Language Therapy Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62aafd1d-312d-482d-ab9c-ddb1850bea81.json) ## Summary Birmingham Community Healthcare is seeking providers for the "Children's Speech & Language Therapy Service" in Birmingham, England, as part of the planning stage of the procurement process. This early engagement notice, published on 20th May 2019, intends to assess market interest in delivering therapy interventions aimed at reducing waiting times for children. Interested suppliers should submit a brief outline of their organisation by 31st May 2019, addressing specific requirements and demonstrating experience in the delivery of similar services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social service sectors, particularly those specialising in paediatric healthcare or speech and language therapy. Companies with a qualified, HCPC registered workforce ready for immediate deployment are well-positioned to compete, especially if they have experience in providing community healthcare services. This initiative aims to enhance service delivery to children on the waiting list for therapy, thus creating a demand for skilled professionals in this field. ## Notice Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is considering the feasibility of commissioning a provider to deliver children's speech and language therapy (SLT) interventions, in order to support its own Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service in reducing waiting times for children referred to the service. Further information regarding the SLT service provided by BCHC can be found at http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/speech-and-language-therapy/ 1. Purpose of the Early engagement BCHC is submitting this notice as part of initial market engagement to ascertain the level of interest from suppliers for this type of service to assist with an informed decision.This is not an invitation to neither participate in a tender process nor provide any tender documents Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only 2. Service location The Trust undertaking market engagement to ascertain those suppliers who are able to deliver services locally across the city of Birmingham and in settings appropriate to the child's needs. 3. BCHC SLT service Interested suppliers must have sufficient appropriately skilled, experienced and HCPC registered children's SLT workforce available immediately, or have the ability to engage that workforce quickly. All staff must have enhanced DBS clearance. The service will be required Monday to Friday in normal working hours, for a period yet to be defined. Service delivery will be to a caseload of children already referred to the BCHC SLT Service, who are currently on the waiting list, delivering packages of care that are agreed with the BCHC SLT Service. Outcomes and discharge criteria will also need to be agreed. 4. Early engagement Process Interested suppliers need to , provide a brief outline of their organisation no more than 6000 characters in response to the requirements outlined above plus any examples/case studies where this type of service is already being delivered. Further information regarding the services provided by BCHC can be found at http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk 5. Closing date Interested suppliers are to submit their information to tenders@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk and by : 31st May 2019 Sales literature is not required as part of this response . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd29338-634a-4083-bcf2-a53aecfec02a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85121291 - Paediatric services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel ## Release History - 20 May 2019 at 10:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd29338-634a-4083-bcf2-a53aecfec02a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd29338-634a-4083-bcf2-a53aecfec02a 20th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk - http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/children-and-young-people/services-parent-portal/birmingham-slt/ - http://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/speech-and-language-therapy/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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