--- title: "NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE" published: "2024-09-30" --- # NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe.json) ## Summary NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Children’s Speech and Language Therapy services in County Durham. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and will follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, deviating from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £18.2 million and is classified under paediatric services. Key dates include the live notice period from 30 September to 14 October 2024, with the contract anticipated to commence on 01 April 2025 and run for five years with an option for a two-year extension. The service aims to develop an integrated children’s therapies model, ensuring coordinated support for children and their families within the region of County Durham. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric health services, particularly those with expertise in speech and language therapy. Companies that can offer innovative, integrated therapy solutions and have experience working within the NHS framework will be well-positioned to compete. The long-term contract and potential for extension provide a stable revenue stream and a platform for implementing long-term strategic growth. The procurement is an excellent opportunity for service providers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the health and social work services sector, focusing on comprehensive and collaborative care models. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across County Durham. The long-term vision is to develop this further by working with a new provider to develop an integrated children's therapies model. The goal is to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach that addresses the diverse needs of children and their families, ensuring that every child receives the right support at the right time in the right settings. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 01 April 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across County Durham. The long-term vision is to develop this further by working with a new provider to develop an integrated children's therapies model. The goal is to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach that addresses the diverse needs of children and their families, ensuring that every child receives the right support at the right time in the right settings. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 01 April 2025. Additional information: The intention to follow the most suitable provider notice will be live between 30 September and 14 October 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85121291 - Paediatric services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 09:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://nenc-countydurham.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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