--- title: "NIPA - The Provision of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # NIPA - The Provision of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy Buyer: WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd309d2-af39-4060-8bab-73cf7e92aee3.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Wandsworth is progressing with its initiative titled "NIPA - The Provision of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy," categorised under welfare services for children and young people (CPV code: 85311300). This tender involves delivering specialised therapy services through the Council’s Nursery Inclusion Project for All. The contract, worth approximately £720,000 for both lots over four academic years, is split into Lot 1 for Speech and Language Therapy (£440,000) and Lot 2 for Occupational Therapy (£280,000), with an initial period running from 1 October 2024 to 31 July 2027, extendable by an additional year. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 24 June 2024, and the award made on 23 September 2024. The awarding parties for this contract are Therapy4kids and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for service providers specialising in paediatric therapy services, particularly those with experience in educational and developmental support for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, contributing innovative and impactful solutions. The selected contractor will have the chance to collaborate closely with Wandsworth Borough Council, providing essential services that can significantly enhance their visibility and credibility in the sector. This contract's considerable duration and scale offer a stable and financially rewarding venture, ideal for established businesses with a robust track record in delivering similar therapy services. ## Notice The London Borough of Wandsworth (the "Council") is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to deliver Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy as part of the Council's Nursery Inclusion Project for All (NIPA) initiative. The Council has divided the contract into two (2) Lots: Lot 1: Speech and Language Therapy; Lot 2: Occupational Therapy. The Council will award both Lots to the same contractor if successful. The contracts will be for an initial period of three (3) academic years commencing on 1 October 2024 until 31 July 2027, with the option to extend for a further academic year at the absolute discretion of the Council. The indicated value of the contract for Lot 1 is PS440,000 over the total contract period (4 academic years - including the extension period), with an annual value of PS110,000. The indicated value of the contract for Lot 2 is PS280,000 over the total contract period (4 academic years - including the extension period), with an annual value of PS70,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fba333-55b4-4cfd-ade9-4200706b4ba1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £535,951 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £560,000 | | 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 | WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW18 2PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; THERAPY4KIDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fba333-55b4-4cfd-ade9-4200706b4ba1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fba333-55b4-4cfd-ade9-4200706b4ba1 21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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