--- title: "Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c41.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2025-10-10" --- # Speech and Language Therapy Services for Children and Young People Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050c41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050c41.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Croydon involves the provision of Speech and Language Therapy Services for children and young people aged 0-25 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in the Croydon area. The contract, valued at over £5 million, operates under an open procedure and is subject to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023. Intended to replace existing services, the process aims to award contracts to two new providers, Better Rehabilitation (UK) Limited and Allen Speech & Language Ltd. The procurement, currently at the award stage, confirms successful bids from these suppliers covering different lots within Croydon, with key activities commencing on the 13th of October 2025 and extending potentially to 2030, subject to renewal options. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in speech, language, and communication support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as those awarded in this tender have demonstrated capability in competing successfully due to their adaptable nature and focused specialism, which align well with the quality and social value criteria set by the council. The opportunity for contract extensions further aids in long-term planning and development for suppliers, enabling these businesses to secure stable income streams while contributing to the community's healthcare needs. ## Notice London Borough of Croydon (the Council) wishes to award a contract for services to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0- 25 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Croydon. This is an existing service, the intention is to award to two new providers. The contract award criteria was as set out in the procurement documents. 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 Procurement Act 23 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the 8th October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Following evaluation in accordance with the criteria set out in the procurement documents it is our intention to award contracts for each Lot to the suppliers as detailed below: Lot 1, valued at PS251,849.00 (exc. VAT), and Lot 3, valued at PS313,300.00 (exc. VAT), to Better Rehabilitation UK. Lot 2, valued at PS372,465.00 (exc. VAT), to Allen Speech and Language Ltd. Full details regarding these suppliers is available below. Written representations should be sent to procurement@croydon.gov.uk. The decision for award of this contract was made in line with Croydon's Contracting Standing Orders which is available to view at www.croydon.gov.uk. A Conflict of interest assessment was undertaken in line with the regulations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North Croydon North Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years. Lot 2 - Central Croydon Central Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years. Lot 3 - South Croydon South Locality of the borough of Croydon. Further detail is available within the procurement documentation. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months. (3+1+1) resulting in a total potential contract term of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064034-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,243,159 | | Lots value | £5,243,159 | | Awards value | £5,390,800 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ALLEN SPEECH & LANGUAGE; BETTER REHABILITATION (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064034-2025 - 29 Sep 2025 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060518-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060088-2025 - 2 May 2025 at 12:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018773-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064034-2025 10th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060518-2025 29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060088-2025 26th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018773-2025 2nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://www.betterdays.uk - https://allenspeechandlanguage.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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