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Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Buyer Address: PO Box 11, Town Hall, Blackpool, UKD42, FY1 1NB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: FTSprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
132000.0 GBP
Gross: 132000 GBP
Published
06 May 2025, 15:23
Deadline
06 Jun 2025, 09:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Supplier to provide a reliable and effective Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) support resource for Early Years Settings, Early Years Workforce and the provision of targeted interventions for children 0-5 with identified need is critical to ensuring that all Blackpool's Children have the correct support and access language experiences which will support the development of their language for their life. Blackpool Better Start is a partnership funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, which consists of the NSPCC, Blackpool Local Authority, Blackpool and Fylde Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool ICP and Community and Voluntary Sector organisations. The services are to be delivered across Blackpool and the provider will work with the Council and specialist SLT providers to ensure that all children are provided with the support that they need. The requirements for service delivery services are outlined within the specification provided with the Tender documents. This Procurement Procedure is being conducted through an open tender procedure under the light touch regime, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Supplier who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 October 2025 to 31 March 2027. The maximum budget for the contract term will be £110,000.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019194-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 132,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (65%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (15%)

Documents

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