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title: "Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme"
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# Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052bba

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust for a programme targeting early identification and training in communication, speech, and language targeted at young children. This contract, titled "Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme," aims to improve early years intervention and is classified under education and training services. The procurement was carried out under an open competition, below threshold, and follows a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 6th October 2025 and is expected to last until 5th October 2027, with an optional 12-month extension available. It operates across Liverpool, UKD72, and encompasses services at various early years facilities such as education and childcare providers, and family hubs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations with capabilities in providing comprehensive training and assessment services within the education and health sectors. Companies with expertise in early years education, speech and language therapy, and data-driven outcomes strategies will find this contract highly suitable. By partnering with local government bodies and various stakeholders, businesses in this field can leverage the structured framework for extending their service reach and influence in public sector initiatives. Overall, the procurement caters to entities that can offer scalable and evidence-based solutions to enhance early childhood communication skills and deliver impactful social value.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of a service to strengthen early identification and support for children with speech, language and communication needs. The service will operate at both universal and targeted levels across the early years sector, including early education and childcare providers, health visitors, children's centres, and family hubs. Key elements of the service include: - High-quality delivery of the WELLCOMM screening tool and associated interventions. - Collection and analysis of data from WELLCOMM implementation to inform future strategy and commissioning. - Leadership in the development and launch of a co-produced, city-wide integrated speech, language and communication pathway. The contract supports Liverpool's commitment to improving outcomes for children through early intervention and collaborative working across services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062771-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062771-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029580-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062771-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029580-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://liverpool.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/current-tenders/

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1
- https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpool.gov.uk/

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