--- title: "Early Years Speech & Language Class Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-27" --- # Early Years Speech & Language Class Provision Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e31086d-6e26-48f3-a680-5cad98543440.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is conducting a tender for the "Early Years Speech & Language Class Provision," aimed at improving educational services for pre-school children with speech and language disorders in Worcestershire. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a final submission deadline of 3rd June 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and run through to 31st August 2023, providing a significant window for service delivery. The procurement process follows an open procedure, encouraging a broad range of applicants to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on early childhood education and special educational needs. Companies with experience in delivering language and communication support services will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially paving the way for new partnerships and contracts that can expand their reach within the local public service sector. ## Notice Worcestershire Children First (WCF) is wholly owned by Worcestershire County Council and delivers children's services on behalf of the local authority, working with partners across the county to ensure children, young people and families receive the best possible services. WCF has a duty to ensure sufficient early years provision is available for 3 and 4 year olds. The early years specialist language provision was developed to ensure that pre-school children with a primary Special Educational Needs (SEN) of Speech, Language and Communication could have their educational needs met. WCF is tendering for the provision of a district based early years language classes across Worcestershire for pre-school aged children whose primary need relates to relates to a specific speech and/or language disorder or impairment. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fccb44-b619-4b50-a49e-9ecdcb4ce82e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2021 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fccb44-b619-4b50-a49e-9ecdcb4ce82e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fccb44-b619-4b50-a49e-9ecdcb4ce82e 27th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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