---
title: "Outsourcing Staff for Speech and Language Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05627e"
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# Outsourcing Staff for Speech and Language Assessment

Buyer: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05627e

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## Summary

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating an open procurement process to outsource staff for speech and language assessments, part of the autism spectrum disorder pathway. This contract, valued at £80,000, falls under the services category, specifically rehabilitation services, and it will be conducted in regions UKD1 and UKD4 of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which comes under the central government authority, utilises an accelerated procedure due to an urgent state of need. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 25th July 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 1st August 2025, with an anticipated award date by 8th August 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2025 and could extend to a maximum date in December 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and speech and language services, particularly those with capabilities in integrating services for comprehensive care pathways. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to assess and foster service sustainability and social value. The open procedure invites businesses that can provide high-quality, integrated solutions with the legal and financial capacity to fulfil the contract. Potential service providers must prepare for submission via the Health Commercial System, ensuring they meet the criteria outlined in the Standard Selection Questionnaire to demonstrate financial and technical capabilities. This tender stands as an excellent opportunity to expand business operations within the NHS framework and contribute to vital healthcare services.

## Notice

Reduced time limits apply due to the use of the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider Process. Contract for Outsourcing of Speech and Language assessments as part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pathway. To be awarded via the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one 4 month extension option to a maximum end date of 31/12/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041453-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 17:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041453-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041453-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3233
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3234
  Details of how Assessments will be made against the Key Criteria of PSR
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3235
  Specification of Services Required

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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