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title: "Speech and Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Speech and Language Services

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6f8

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Speech and Language Services within the borough of Halton. The procurement falls under the services category and utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method with a light touch regime. The contract was awarded to NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. This contract, valued at £648,000, aims to provide critical speech and language services within the region of Widnes, UKD71. The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, operates as a public authority in a sub-central government capacity. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 29th July 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in speech and language therapy services, to expand their operations and establish a presence within Halton. It is particularly advantageous for large organisations with the capability to deliver social work services without accommodation, as indicated by the CPV classification 85312000. With a substantial budget and a three-year service period, this tender offers stable growth opportunities for businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements and contributing positively to the local community's wellbeing.

## Notice

Provision to delivery Speech and Language Services within the borough of Halton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071906-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £648,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 16:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071906-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071906-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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