--- title: "Speech and Language Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Speech and Language Services Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fe.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Merseyside and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust involves commissioning Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver community speech and language therapy services in West Lancashire. This contract, valued at £102,960, begins on 1st July 2026 and aims to maintain continuity of care following the identification of an unforeseen subcontracting arrangement. The procurement falls under the health industry category and utilises a limited procurement method, enacted due to the pressing need for continuity of services. This makes it an urgent direct award to The Speech and Language Clinic, ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted whilst long-term procurement strategies are established. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to offer community therapy solutions. The urgent nature of the contract and the involvement of The Speech and Language Clinic highlight the need for capable and flexible service providers that can swiftly respond to changes and ensure uninterrupted service delivery. Companies positioned in the UKD7 region, possessing experience in health services, and those that can establish quick mobilisation strategies stand to benefit and potentially expand through engagement in similar tenders. ## Notice The provision of Community Speech and Language Therapy in West Lancashire from 01 July 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is being commissioned by Merseyside and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust to provide community therapy services in West Lancashire from 1 July 2026. During mobilisation of the new service, including the TUPE process for staff from the previous provider, it was identified for the first time that elements of the service had been delivered via a subcontract with The Speech and Language Clinic. This subcontracting arrangement was not previously known to the Trust and could not reasonably have been identified earlier. As a result, there is an immediate requirement to ensure continuity of care for patients currently receiving speech and language therapy. Any interruption to this service would present a risk to patient safety, including potential deterioration in clinical condition and impact on safeguarding and rehabilitation outcomes. Due to the timing of this unforeseen issue arising during mobilisation, it is not possible to recruit an alternative workforce or undertake a compliant procurement process without creating a break in service provision. The Trust is therefore making an urgent direct award to The Speech and Language Clinic under Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will be for a period of 12 months (value PS102,960) to ensure continuity of service while the Trust undertakes longer-term arrangements, including workforce planning and/or procurement in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. ### Procurement Information Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is being commissioned by Merseyside and West Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust to provide community therapy services in West Lancashire from 1 July 2026. During mobilisation of the new service, including the TUPE process for staff from the previous provider, it was identified for the first time that elements of the service had been delivered via a subcontract with The Speech and Language Clinic. This subcontracting arrangement was not previously known to the Trust and could not reasonably have been identified earlier. As a result, there is an immediate requirement to ensure continuity of care for patients currently receiving speech and language therapy. Any interruption to this service would present a risk to patient safety, including potential deterioration in clinical condition and impact on safeguarding and rehabilitation outcomes. Due to the timing of this unforeseen issue arising during mobilisation, it is not possible to recruit an alternative workforce or undertake a compliant procurement process without creating a break in service provision. The Trust is therefore making an urgent direct award to The Speech and Language Clinic under Regulation 14 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will be for a period of 12 months (value PS102,960) to ensure continuity of service while the Trust undertakes longer-term arrangements, including workforce planning and/or procurement in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054808-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 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 | £102,960 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L34 1PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | St Michaels | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE SPEECH THERAPY CLINIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054808-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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