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Speech and Language Commissioned Service

  • First published: 18 February 2026
  • Last modified: 18 February 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf41
Published by:
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA77950
Publication date:
18 February 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The project aim is through the commissioning of the equivalent of a full-time speech and language therapist (SLT), to support the Early Years Sector with the identification and intervention of early language delay. Additional support to parents / carers in partnership with Early Years providers to enhance the offer to promote the children to be 'ready to learn'.

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Scope

Procurement reference

DN793871

Procurement description

The project aim is through the commissioning of the equivalent of a full-time speech and language therapist (SLT), to support the Early Years Sector with the identification and intervention of early language delay. Additional support to parents / carers in partnership with Early Years providers to enhance the offer to promote the children to be 'ready to learn'.

Contracting authority

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Bootle Town Hall

Town/City: Bootle

Postcode: L20 7AE

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://sefton.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN

NUTS code: UKD73

Email: cdp@sefton.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

Alder Hey Children's NHS foundation Trust

Address 1: Eaton Road

Town/City: Liverpool

Postcode: L12 2AP

Country: United Kingdom

NUTS code: UKD72

Email: Claire.ellison@alderhey.nhs.uk

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Contract

Speech and Language Commissioned Service

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

12 January 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

12 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2030

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Extension 1 from 1/1/2029 to 31/12/2029 award dependant on satisfactory performance of provider and availability of funding.

Extension 2 from 1/1/2030 to 31/12/2030 award dependant on satisfactory performance of provider and availability of funding.

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80100000 Primary education services Education and training services

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