--- title: "Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4b2b414-d5c7-4238-8858-e7466f80bfce.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service," aimed at delivering essential health services to children with speech, language, communication, or swallowing and eating needs. This service will be provided within England, covering areas such as schools and early years provision. The tender, classified under the industry category "Health services," follows an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 6th September 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and has an initial term of three years, with possibilities for two one-year extensions, making a potential total duration of five years. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's health services, especially those with expertise in speech and language therapy. The contract is valued at approximately £12.27 million, offering substantial business growth potential for large organisations capable of providing comprehensive therapy services. Companies experienced in collaborating with educational institutions and possessing the capacity to participate in initiatives such as the Department for Education's Experts at Hand will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. As the procurement is open to a wide range of suppliers, it facilitates increased competition and innovation, providing an excellent opening for capable businesses to contribute to the development of a crucial public health service. ## Notice Delivering interventions to children with speech, language, communication, or swallowing and eating needs to help them reach their full communication potential. This includes delivering direct interventions in line with a Child's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as offering indirect support through professional training and parent/carer guidance. This provision will work across Young Hackney, Youth Justice Virtual School, Schools, and Early Years provision. This contract will include for the provision of Speech and Language Therapists as part of the Hackney Experts at Hand team, in line with requirements related to the Department for Education's Experts at Hand initiative. This initiative is seeking to improve the capability of mainstream education settings to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND more effectively, by providing a new route to access expert advice and support from health professionals. The contract start date is expected to be 1st April 2027 with an initial term of 3 years, and two extension options each of a year; for a total possible contract length of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724e0eb0-3a1c-4f27-8172-9bd1fdff51e7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,269,984 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | 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 - 3 Aug 2026 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724e0eb0-3a1c-4f27-8172-9bd1fdff51e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724e0eb0-3a1c-4f27-8172-9bd1fdff51e7 3rd August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f1c5421f-c28c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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