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title: "Talk Matters (Speech and Language Therapy) service"
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# Talk Matters (Speech and Language Therapy) service

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffab77df-f069-4f5c-8994-73461b68a481

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking to secure a Speech and Language Therapy service under the contract titled "Talk Matters (Speech and Language Therapy) service". This procurement falls within the primary education services industry category and is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, and the tender was completed on 12th May 2020, following the award notice issued on the same day. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2020 and extend until 31st August 2025, with a total contract value of £9,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in speech and language therapy. Eligible businesses can collaborate with Leeds City Council to enhance educational outcomes for vulnerable groups by supporting their speech, language, and communication development. Such collaborations are integral to initiatives like the Talk Matters programme, fostering partnerships that may pave the way for further engagements in similar public service contracts.

## Notice

The main purpose of the contract is to secure an arrangement with a suitably qualified Speech & Language Therapist to work with a multi-agency team to support closing the gap in attainment for vulnerable groups through supporting speech, language and communication development as part of the Talk Matters programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783d132b-3215-4e23-a76c-5f577c7a7683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEECH ED - INDEPENDENT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES FOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 12 May 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783d132b-3215-4e23-a76c-5f577c7a7683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783d132b-3215-4e23-a76c-5f577c7a7683
  12th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk

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