Scope
Description
North Northamptonshire Family Hubs will commission a Speech and Language Therapy provision to deliver an initial one-year pilot providing advisory and supervisory support for the universal speech and language development workforce.
The provider shall supply Speech and Language Therapy from suitably qualified and experienced professionals. Therapists deployed by the provider will have extensive experience in specialist speech and language therapy, workforce training, and multi-agency collaboration. Therapists deployed will utilise evidence-based approaches following NICE guidance where applicable. Therapist will maintain registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists throughout the length of the contract. Therapists deployed to this service will be able to evidence particular expertise in:
- Early years speech and language assessment and interventions that maximise a child and young persons communication
- Integrated service delivery - working across education, health, and early intervention teams to align speech and language support with local strategic priorities.
- Expertise in workforce development - training and upskilling professionals in best practices for early communication support.
- Supporting universal practitioners - ensuring that those working directly with children have access to specialist coaching and supervision to enhance their impact.
The provision of this service will address in part current capacity issues and ensure that there is an increase in universal support.
Contract 1. North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce
Supplier
Contract value
- £24,999 excluding VAT
- £29,998.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Kristina Smith
13 Eveland Close
Weldon
NN17 3FQ
United Kingdom
Email: kristina.salt@protonmail.com
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. North Northamptonshire Council - Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Advisory and Supervisory Support for the Universal Workforce
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government