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title: "Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a558"
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# Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) provision

Buyer: NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a558

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) services to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. This procurement was conducted under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract involves providing therapy services for patients with complex needs and swallowing difficulties at the Julian Hospital and adult wards at Hellesdon Hospital. The procurement, classified under the health services category, is situated in the UKH15 region, and the service provision will commence on 2nd July 2026, lasting for six months, with an award value of £9,500.

This contract offers valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in speech and language therapy services. The urgency and specialised need associated with this contract underscore the demand for capable service providers who can quickly and efficiently meet these critical healthcare needs. Large or specialised healthcare organisations that can demonstrate expertise in handling complex cases and have the ability to operate within tight timelines would find this contract attractive, as it allows them to expand their services and strengthen their presence in the health sector in East of England.

## Notice

Speech and Language therapy referral and assessment service for patients with complex needs who have swallowing difficulties admitted to the Julian Hospital and/or adult wards at Hellesdon hospital

### Lot Information

Lot 1

0.26wte Speech and Language therapist to provide Speech and Language therapy referral and assessment service for patients with complex needs who have swallowing difficulties admitted to the Julian Hospital and/or adult wards at Hellesdon hospital. This is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstances. The value of the contract is PS9500 The services will be provided from 2nd July 2026 for 6 months

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049363-2026 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 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 | £9,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST (EEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049363-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nsft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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