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title: "Speech and Language Therapy for under 5's"
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# Speech and Language Therapy for under 5's

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74eb303-fb4a-4fc9-927f-142b26b8f231

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has awarded a contract worth £80,000 to the University of Huddersfield for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services for children under 5 years old, who are at risk or experiencing developmental delays with speech and communication. The contract falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and will be carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified as a direct award, was in the Award stage as of 4th March 2025, with the contract period starting from 13th January 2025 and ending on 13th July 2025.

This pilot project represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in speech and language therapy, particularly those capable of forming partnerships and collaborations, such as those with academic institutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to take note, as the contract specifies it is indeed suitable for them. This collaboration highlights the potential for growth and expansion within the healthcare support sector, promising an impact on reducing clinical service gaps and improving developmental support for children.

## Notice

The service is for any child under the age of 5 at risk or experiencing developmental delays with speech and communication. The development of this service will meet a gap in clinical service provision, reduce waiting list pressures and allow current SLT staff in Locala teams to then focus on the children who require EHCP documentation. This is a pilot project. The pilot will involve a partnership between The Speech Therapy Clinic (TSTC) and the University of Huddersfield and collaboration with Locala.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e9520c-bb1c-4817-aded-b8cdb7db71b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e9520c-bb1c-4817-aded-b8cdb7db71b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e9520c-bb1c-4817-aded-b8cdb7db71b3
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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