--- title: "11+ Stammering - Mid Essex" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060219" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060219" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060219.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060219.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-01-08" --- # 11+ Stammering - Mid Essex Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060219 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060219) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060219.json) ## Summary The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a 14-month contract for the provision of the 11+ Stammering Service in the Mid Essex area under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This urgent award, valued at £36,500, uses a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the critical need for continuity of care. The contract was awarded to the Michael Palin Centre to mitigate risks to patient health and ensure seamless transitions in children's education and development stages. The service is set to start on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, aligning with current Community Collaborative block contract periods as part of an ongoing transformation programme. This tender offers significant growth opportunities especially for businesses well-versed in community health services, specifically in the area of speech therapy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing urgent care situations or who have experience in healthcare provisions under pressing needs could find this contract particularly compelling. Additionally, suppliers familiar with navigating the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) and those capable of contributing to continuity of care under transformational health programmes would be highly suited to engage in similar future opportunities. This contract not only offers a financial proposition but also a chance to establish a foothold in the healthcare sector within the Essex region. ## Notice Urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for the provision of 11+ Stammering Service in mid Essex area of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority'). The award must be made urgently in order to provide continuity of care. There is significant risk that if this award was not made there would be an impact on this cohort of patients to their health and outcome of a good transition between key stages in a child's education and development. The reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and is not attributable to the relevant authority and delaying the award to conduct a full application of the PSR would be likely to pose a risk to the patients. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Urgent award notice under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 for the provision of 11+ Stammering Service in mid Essex area of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as 'the Authority'). The award must be made urgently in order to provide continuity of care. There is significant risk that if this award was not made there would be an impact on this cohort of patients to their health and outcome of a good transition between key stages in a child's education and development. The reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and is not attributable to the relevant authority and delaying the award to conduct a full application of the PSR would be likely to pose a risk to the patients. Due to urgent circumstances, the Authority has awarded a 14 month contract to an existing provider, The Michael Palin Centre. The contract will commence on 1st February 2026 until 31st March 2027. The length of the contract would enable alignment with the current Community Collaborative block contract periods. A transformation programme is underway which would see this service be added to the current block contract as a substantive service. THe value of the contract for the period stated above is PS36,500. ### Procurement Information The award or modification must be made urgently in order to provide continuity of care. There is significant risk that if this award was not made there would be an impact on this cohort of patients to their health and outcome of a good transition between key stages in a child's education and development. The reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and is not attributable to the relevant authority and delaying the award to conduct a full application of the PSR would be likely to pose a risk to the patients. The length of the contract (14 months) would enable alignment with the current Community Collaborative block contract periods. A transformation programme is underway which would see this service be added to the current block contract as a substantive service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001559-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £36,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Fryerns | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MICHAEL PALIN CENTRE C/O NHS WHITTINGTON HEALTH TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001559-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://michaelpalincentreforstammering.org - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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