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title: "Provision of Speech, Language and Communication - A Universal and Early Targeted Service"
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# Provision of Speech, Language and Communication - A Universal and Early Targeted Service

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-773b79dd-595d-4861-a3c0-40846e7b729b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, seeking to establish a service entitled "Provision of Speech, Language and Communication - A Universal and Early Targeted Service" within the social work and related services industry. Located in Blackpool, North West England, this open procedure tender was awarded on 19th September 2017, following a tender period that concluded on 4th September 2017. The contract, worth £1,050,000, is set to commence on 1st November 2017 and run until 31st October 2022. The appointed supplier for this service is Communicate SLT CIC.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in early childhood development, speech therapy, and communication services to expand their operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. With the increasing recognition of the importance of early interventions in speech and language, businesses that offer innovative and effective solutions in this domain are likely to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

A commissioning review of Speech, Language and communication needs for children was previously undertaken on behalf of the Betterstart partnership. The review concluded that a focused universal and early targeted speech and language service was required for children aged birth to four years. The commissioned service will: * Provide early identification and interventions for 0-5 year olds with speech, language and communication needs * Develop a children's workforce that have skills, knowledge and confidence in speech, language and communication needs * Support parents and carers with appropriate information and skills to be able to effectively communicate with their children

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4363c1-b385-4183-82e7-8d3ff42546f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATE SLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4363c1-b385-4183-82e7-8d3ff42546f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4363c1-b385-4183-82e7-8d3ff42546f6
  19th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7ec42636-6c77-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

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