--- title: "Cheshire East Paediatric Speech, Language & Communication Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-24" --- # Cheshire East Paediatric Speech, Language & Communication Service Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9198c224-561b-4854-a198-3b8e07f16872.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Borough Council, in collaboration with the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Cheshire East Place), is seeking a provider for the Paediatric Speech, Language & Communication Service. This procurement process, conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involves an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. The contract's initial period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, with a potential extension of 2 additional years. The service will be delivered in Cheshire East, United Kingdom, and falls under the 'Health services' industry category (CPV: 85100000). Interested providers must submit their bids by 24 October 2024, 12:00 PM, following a tender period that began on 24 September 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in paediatric speech, language, and communication programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. It is suitable for businesses capable of handling a five-year contract with a possible extension, and that possess the resources to manage the likely implications of TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment). Collaboration or partnership bids are welcome, providing a chance for various providers to pool their expertise and enhance service delivery. ## Notice The Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Cheshire East Place) are seeking a provider for the Paediatric Speech, Language and Communication Service for our residents of Cheshire East. Cheshire East Council are acting as the lead commissioner for this procurement. The contract duration is for an initial period of 5 years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The new contract is anticipated to go live in April 2025, after a 3-month mobilisation period. TUPE is likely to apply and TUPE information is provided within the tender pack. Cheshire East Borough Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the lead of the Council are conducting this procurement in accordance with Regulation 11; The Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023(PSR Regulations) Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the Chest project reference DN742781 and at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/Vi ew?advertId=bd058589-9979-ef11-812f-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Collaborative or partnership bids would be welcomed. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f15e79-8d94-4718-935d-983c576b3ef1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2024 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f15e79-8d94-4718-935d-983c576b3ef1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f15e79-8d94-4718-935d-983c576b3ef1 24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/Vi ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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