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title: "HCT - Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Assessments Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cc3"
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# HCT - Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Assessments Insourcing

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cc3

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## Summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) assessments to ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care. This award, confirmed on 26 February 2026, follows a direct award procedure under the SBS10203 Insourcing Framework, in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract spans a two-year period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028. The services are classified under hospital and related services, to be provided across 1218 clinics in the UKH region, specifically targeting Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

This contract represents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in healthcare services, or those seeking to expand within the hospital services industry. Opportunities are geared towards large-scale operators, given the framework's structured approach and scope. Although the procurement method was limited, the affiliation with a significant NHS trust can provide increased visibility and robust partnership opportunities for contractors within the healthcare sector. Companies adept in efficient service delivery and extensive healthcare operations stand to benefit from networking and scaling possibilities via involvement in this ongoing NHS contractual relationship.

## Notice

Speech and Language Assessments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Speech and Language Assessments
* 1218 clinics which is 6090 appointments per year.
* This Service delivery will be based on an average of 5 interventions/assessments per child.
* The Supplier will provide 5 appointments/per clinic to allow for administration time to complete programmes/reports.

This notice is confimation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without compeition. 

This framework agreement was procured in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. This framework agreement remains a compliant route to market under the new Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

2-year contract
01/03/2026 - 29/02/2028

This is for an existing service to the existing provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via SBS framework 10203.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via SBS10203 Insourcing Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 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 | £1,437,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL7 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Peartree |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA ELECTIVE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017192-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://icsassessments.co.uk/
- https://www.hct.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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