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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b73

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for a Speech and Language Therapist service aimed at providing advisory and supervisory support for the universal workforce. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is linked to the region of Corby, UK (postal code NN17 1QG). The procurement process was finalised on 8 July 2025 and the contract, valued at £24,999 (gross £29,998.80), covers the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition due to its below-threshold status, with Kristina Smith being awarded the contract. This initiative is designed to enhance the capabilities of North Northamptonshire's Family Hubs by increasing the availability and quality of speech and language support across multiple allied sectors.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in early years development and interdisciplinary collaboration. It is particularly well-suited for organisations with qualified professionals who have substantial experience in speech and language therapy, workforce training, and working within multi-agency frameworks. Winning such a contract could provide businesses with significant growth opportunities by aligning themselves with a regional government's strategic priorities, catering to an essential public service, and building a reputation for excellence in integrated service delivery and professional upskilling.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Family Hubs will commission a Speech and Language Therapy provision to deliver an initial one-year pilot providing advisory and supervisory support for the universal speech and language development workforce. The provider shall supply Speech and Language Therapy from suitably qualified and experienced professionals. Therapists deployed by the provider will have extensive experience in specialist speech and language therapy, workforce training, and multi-agency collaboration. Therapists deployed will utilise evidence-based approaches following NICE guidance where applicable. Therapist will maintain registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists throughout the length of the contract. Therapists deployed to this service will be able to evidence particular expertise in: - Early years speech and language assessment and interventions that maximise a child and young persons communication - Integrated service delivery - working across education, health, and early intervention teams to align speech and language support with local strategic priorities. - Expertise in workforce development - training and upskilling professionals in best practices for early communication support. - Supporting universal practitioners - ensuring that those working directly with children have access to specialist coaching and supervision to enhance their impact. The provision of this service will address in part current capacity issues and ensure that there is an increase in universal support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038368-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KRISTINA SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038368-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038368-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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