--- title: "The Aspire School Partnership - Speech and Language Therapy (Lot 1) and Occupational Therapy (Lot 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-16" --- # The Aspire School Partnership - Speech and Language Therapy (Lot 1) and Occupational Therapy (Lot 2) Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f02f2723-cac5-4651-abcb-5789b5112d3a.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is seeking comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy (Lot 1) and Occupational Therapy (Lot 2) services for The Aspire School Partnership, comprising two special needs schools in England. These services, spanning term time 38 weeks per year plus additional training days, require experienced and qualified therapists to work closely with teachers, parents, and caregivers. The tender, classified under 'Education and training services' alongside 'Health and social work services' and 'Other community, social and personal services,' falls under an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an end date for submissions on 6th September 2024 at 12:00 PM and a contract period running from 7th October 2024 to 6th October 2028. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic speech, language, and occupational therapy to secure long-term contracts, advancing their service offerings within the educational sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply. Companies with a successful track record in multidisciplinary therapeutic education and a collaborative approach to integrating therapeutic practices within the classroom will be well-suited. Establishing a partnership with Wigan Council through this contract can enhance a business's reputation and open doors for further ventures in educational therapy services. ## Notice The Aspire Federation is looking for 4 days each of Therapeutic Speech and Language (Lot 1) and Occupational Therapy Support (Lot 2) across our two special needs schools. The therapeutic support is currently provided via an Occupational therapist 2 days a week per school (4 in total) and a Speech and language therapist 2 days a week per school (4 in total). This is term time 38 weeks per year (plus an additional couple of days for staff training). We welcome tenders for one or both services (Lots). The therapeutic support serves as a cornerstone in fostering holistic development and well-being among our learners. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we prioritise the individual needs of each learner, tailoring interventions to promote their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The therapeutic support and recommendation are also embedded within everyday classroom practice and as such the support provided must work hand in hand with teaching and learning. The therapeutic support team must be qualified and experienced professionals, including occupational therapists and speech-language therapists. The therapists must collaborate together, work closely with teachers, parents, and caregivers to create a nurturing environment conducive to learning and personal advancement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ad390a-a1a2-427f-83e9-20ee9e97523f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £516,800 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ad390a-a1a2-427f-83e9-20ee9e97523f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ad390a-a1a2-427f-83e9-20ee9e97523f 16th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3d09d9a9-b65b-ef11-812e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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