---
title: "Early speech and language support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069165"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069165.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Early speech and language support

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069165

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process titled "Early Speech and Language Support," aimed at enhancing welfare services for children and young people within the region of UKE41, United Kingdom. As of 10th July 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a notable update indicating changes to the contract start and end dates. Initially scheduled from 5th February 2027 to 5th February 2030, the contract now spans from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2030, with a possibility of a two-year extension. Interested parties should take note of the future notice expected by 5th August 2026, as this marks key communication regarding the tender's progression.

This tender presents robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for young audiences, particularly those experienced in delivering speech and language support. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational and developmental support services for children may find this tender particularly beneficial. The procurement process is expected to utilise a 'light-touch' regime, signalling favourable conditions for innovative and flexible service providers looking to establish or expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Early speech and language support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065074-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065074-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 12:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041029-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065074-2026
  10th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041029-2026
  5th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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