--- title: "NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE" published: "2024-12-20" --- # NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2.json) ## Summary The NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board - County Durham Place has announced an intention to award the contract for Children's Speech and Language Therapy services in County Durham. This falls under the paediatric services category and is part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract has a total lifetime value of £18,200,000 and will span five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract is expected to start from 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. The announcement marks the start of the Standstill Period, and representations by providers must be submitted by midnight on 18th December 2024. The contract has formally been awarded on 19th December 2024, with the service to be provided within the County Durham region (UKC). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric and speech therapy services, especially those committed to an integrated therapies model in collaboration with education and health partners. The procurement method used is limited, bypassing the usual call for competition, which highlights the importance of meeting specific service quality and accessibility criteria. Businesses with a robust track record in providing high-quality, equitable care for children and a strong collaborative approach with existing health and educational frameworks will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The awarded contract to County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust reinforces the expectation for high service standards and effective integration within the community. ## Notice Intention to Award Notice. Service: County Durham Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS18,200,000.00 Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: New Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2030 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Intention to Award Notice. Service: County Durham Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS18,200,000.00 Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: New Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2030 Options: Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years. ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041138-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £18,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85121291 - Paediatric services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041138-2024 - 6 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039356-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nenc-countydurham.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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