--- title: "NECS507 - Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - TEES VALLEY PLACE" published: "2024-11-18" --- # NECS507 - Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - TEES VALLEY PLACE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b40a.json) ## Summary NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), based in Sunderland, is seeking to award a contract for Children's Speech and Language Therapy services in Tees Valley through the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process. The procurement falls under the "paediatric services" industry category and is aimed at ensuring children in Tees Valley receive timely and appropriate speech and language support. This contract is planned to commence on 01 April 2025 and will run for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The notice for the intention to follow the MSP process will be live between 05 November and 25 November 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and paediatric services, particularly those experienced in providing coordinated children's therapy programmes. Companies that can deliver a comprehensive and collaborative service, addressing diverse needs while ensuring effective support systems for families, are well-suited to compete. Successfully securing this contract will allow businesses to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, foster long-term relationships with NHS entities, and contribute to enhancing paediatric care in the region. ## 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 Tees Valley. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across Tees Valley. 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 Tees Valley. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across Tees Valley. 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 05 November and 19 November 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037266-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,200,000 | | 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 - TEES VALLEY PLACE | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR4 6SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Pallion | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | 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 - 18 Nov 2024 at 17:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037266-2024 - 5 Nov 2024 at 13:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035798-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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