Scope
Reference
DN772899
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.
Contract 1. Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
COMMUNICATE SLT CIC
- Companies House: 08398194
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHT-3719-DYZH
Suite 11, Lancaster House, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2RP
United Kingdom
Email: enquire@communicate-slt.org.uk
Website: https://communicate-slt.org.uk/
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Early Years Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication Support
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government