---
title: "Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-01-08"
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# Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9d2

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## Summary

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Children's Speech and Language Therapy services in Tees Valley. The contract, valued at £25,200,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032, with an initial term of five years and an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and does not invoke the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award marks the start of the Standstill Period, with providers able to make representations until midnight on 3rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, focusing on selecting the most suitable provider in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric health services, particularly those experienced with speech and language therapy for children. The significant contract value and long-term duration present a stable revenue stream for the awarded provider. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality paediatric services and those comfortable navigating the PSR procurement regulations are well-suited to compete. Given the existing service provision and focus on continuity of care, firms with robust operational structures and a strong presence in the Tees Valley region will find this contract beneficial for their business growth.

## Notice

Intention to Award Notice Service: Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley 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 03 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS25,200,000 Length of opportunity: 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: Existing Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2032

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to Award Notice Service: Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley 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 03 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS25,200,000 Length of opportunity: 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: Existing Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2032

### 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 03 January 2025. 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/000454-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £25,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85121291 - Paediatric services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2025 at 10:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000454-2025
- 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041067-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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