Scope
Reference
DN793871
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'.
Contract 1. Speech and Language Commissioned Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £538,133.76 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 January 2026
Contract dates
- 12 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80100000 - Primary education services
Contract locations
- UKD73 - Sefton
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Alder Hey Children's NHS foundation Trust
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Speech and Language Commissioned Service
Contracting authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Bootle Town Hall
Bootle
L20 7AE
United Kingdom
Email: cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government