Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Delamere House
Crewe
CW1 2LL
Contact
Ms Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686973
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cheshire East Paediatric Speech, Language & Communication Service
Reference number
DN742781
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service endeavours to support the children and young people in Cheshire East receiving
Speech and Language Therapy to be their best and improve their communication skills. With
the aim of improving the emotional health and well-being for children and young people by
providing a speech, language and communication support that helps them to achieve their
potential.
The whole system service delivery is outcomes based and recognises and builds on the
strengths of children, young people and their families. The service will ensure that service
delivery is provided through one provider only across Cheshire East, this will ensure
complete consistency of service provision for all the children, young people and families
within the borough.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-003957
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
V1.3
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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the 7th February 2025.
Representations by providers must be made to the authority between between Monday 10th
February and before midnight on the 18th of February 2025. This contract has not yet
formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the
competitive process of the PSR.
Written representations should be sent via the messaging section of the Chest portal in
Project reference: DN742781
The decision to award was made by the Executive Director of Children’s Services based upon
the highest ranked provider scored against the stated key criteria within the tender
documents.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
Through the assessment of their submission, the provider meets each of the key criteria
listed as part of the PSR process.
Standout Points:
1. Quality / innovation - Unique motivational approach to staff performance, the upskilling of
staff and support with integration.
2. Value - Price reflective of the Early Help and Digital offer provided for in the widened
service delivery model.
3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - The development of capacity and
demand algorithms to support workforce planning demonstrating service continuity and
sustainability.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - Wide range of
engagement and methods of gathering feedback demonstrated to further develop the
service. Increase in access via the use of clinics within family hubs.
5. Social value - The service uses innovative ways to communicate key topics to staff.
Implemented an Apprentice Strategy actively working with local education providers to
support the development of staff.
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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
This contract was formally awarded on the 19/02/25
The contract is set to commence on 01/04/25 – 31/03/30 (5 years)
With 2 x 12 months optional extensions to 31/03/32
The lifetime value of the contract (including extensions) is £18,750,920.32