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title: "Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d5f"
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# Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d5f

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## Summary

Blackpool Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for "Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support". This contract, focused within the services category, is situated in the Blackpool region (UKD42), United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open tender procedure under the light touch regime in line with the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative is part of the Blackpool Better Start programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The contract, valued at £110,000 over a term from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, was awarded to Communicate SLT CIC. Key requirements include delivering speech and language therapy support for children aged 0-5 across Blackpool. The tendering activities, concluding on 6th June 2025, followed a below-threshold open competition process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in early years intervention and support services. Firms such as Communicate SLT CIC, well-versed in educational and specialised therapeutic services, can greatly benefit in expanding their service offerings and gaining further foothold in public sector projects. Given the focus on early childhood development, organisations with capabilities in providing quality, socially impactful, and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to engage in such tenders, empowering community growth and development in Blackpool. The contract prioritised quality with a weighting of 65% in its evaluation process, highlighting the importance of high-standard service delivery.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Supplier to provide a reliable and effective Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) support resource for Early Years Settings, Early Years Workforce and the provision of targeted interventions for children 0-5 with identified need is critical to ensuring that all Blackpool's Children have the correct support and access language experiences which will support the development of their language for their life. Blackpool Better Start is a partnership funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, which consists of the NSPCC, Blackpool Local Authority, Blackpool and Fylde Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool ICP and Community and Voluntary Sector organisations. The services are to be delivered across Blackpool and the provider will work with the Council and specialist SLT providers to ensure that all children are provided with the support that they need. The requirements for service delivery services are outlined within the specification provided with the Tender documents. This Procurement Procedure is being conducted through an open tender procedure under the light touch regime, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 October 2025 to 31 March 2027. The maximum budget for the contract term will be PS110,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038092-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | £132,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATE SLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 08:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038092-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 15:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019194-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019190-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038092-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019194-2025
  6th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019190-2025
  6th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://communicate-slt.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c66e4025-7d2a-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://procontract.due-north.com/registerAlltenderdocumentscanbefoundhere:https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c66e4025-7d2a-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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