--- title: "Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c442" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c442" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c442.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c442.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c442 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c442) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c442.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services". This initiative seeks organisations that can provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language, communication, and occupational therapy needs. The services will be part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) model intended to support educational settings. The procurement's primary category is health services, classified under CPV code 85100000, with an estimated contract value of £1,700,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement process initiation is scheduled for a future notice date of 3rd August 2026, and services will be implemented in the Sheffield area, identified by the region code UKE32. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Companies looking to expand their reach in educational and community settings will find this tender suitable. The successful bidders will have opportunities to integrate into local service delivery models, engaging in workforce development and collaborative planning. Key roles will include a combination of senior and developmental positions, thereby requiring a proven track record in delivering high-standard paramedical services. Organisations capable of co-locating with education and care professionals and participating in innovative service delivery frameworks will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this tender. ## Notice SCC intends to procure two services. A Speech, Language and Communication support service and an Occupational Therapy support service that will: * Provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and occupational therapy (OT) needs. * Support delivery of the Experts at Hand multidisciplinary team (MDT) model within education settings in line with DfE Experts at Hand Guidance . * Contribute to both direct clinical input and indirect support, including: o Workforce training and capability building. o Advice to education staff and families. o Participation in multi-agency planning. The services will form part of a broader MDT offer alongside professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and other health professionals, enhancing capacity within the system to provide support for schools, children and their families. ### Lot Information Speech, Language and Communication Needs SLCN Model * 4 x Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). * 7 x SLT roles currently costed at a top band 5 / bottom band 6. Additional information: Key features include: * Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. * Delivery within schools and community settings. * Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. * Working within an outcomes-focused framework. * Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. * Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions). Occupational Therapy OT Model * 4 x Band 7 Occupational Therapists (OT). * 7 x OT roles currently costed at top of band 5 / bottom of Band 6. Additional information: Key features include: * Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. * Delivery within schools and community settings. * Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. * Working within an outcomes-focused framework. * Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. * Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063179-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85142000 - Paramedical services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063179-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/107104/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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