--- title: "Speech and Language Therapy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06048d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06048d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06048d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06048d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Speech and Language Therapy Services Buyer: OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06048d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06048d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06048d.json) ## Summary The Open Thinking Partnership, a sub-central government public authority based in Hinckley, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for Speech and Language Therapy Services. This process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to SpeakEasy Therapy Limited. The contract is valued at £439,200 and extends over three years, commencing on 21st August 2026 and concluding on 23rd August 2029. The procurement, categorised under services including primary and secondary education and community health, took place with the final award details published on 8th May 2026. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and health services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in speech and language therapy. Companies with experience in supporting educational institutions and offering comprehensive therapy services are well-suited to such procurement opportunities. Additionally, the contract's focus on school support, collaborative curriculum development, and staff training presents avenues for businesses aiming to innovate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based programmes in the education-health nexus. ## Notice This procurement process is intended to appoint a contract for a three-year period. The start date will be 21 August 2026. We are looking for therapy provision equalling 10 days per week for 36 weeks per year across OTP during term time. Additionally, we are looking for hours equivalent to 6 days per year for CPD and/or wider stakeholder input. This must include having availability outside term time to support staff training days and any other related activity. Please note, this includes the end of August due to start dates of Leicestershire schools. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042738-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £385,000 | | Lots value | £385,000 | | Awards value | £439,200 | | Contracts value | £439,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | HINCKLEY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE10 0EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Hinckley and Bosworth | | Electoral ward | Hinckley Trinity | | Westminster constituency | Hinckley and Bosworth | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPEAKEASY THERAPY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042738-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025960-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 10:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002618-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042738-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025960-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004663-2026 20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002618-2026 13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10206 ## Notice URLs - https://openthinkingpartnership.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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