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title: "Provision of speech and language therapy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f32"
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# Provision of speech and language therapy

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f32

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of speech and language therapy services, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This tender was conducted under a limited procurement method without earlier publication, following the EU's Light Touch Regime. The contract, valued at £471,714, was awarded to NHS Ayrshire & Arran, with the contract signing date being 27 April 2026. Located in Ayr, United Kingdom (region UKM94), this award was concluded on 30 April 2026, adhering to certain regulatory frameworks indicated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in speech and language therapy. With the service delivery directed towards the UKM94 region, interested businesses should consider partnerships or service improvement to align their offerings with similar large-scale health providers like NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Though the procurement was conducted without a competitive call, similar tenders may enable businesses to expand their regional influence and credentials in the public sector, with attention to compliance frameworks fundamental for participation.

## Notice

Provision of speech and language therapy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of speech and language therapy. Additional information: The scope of services to be provided under this Contract fall within the definition of Social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the regulations") and the award is in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the PCS Regulations.

### Procurement Information

This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 under the "Light Touch Regime".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039866-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 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 | £471,714 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039866-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830786
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405

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