Scope
Description
Reduced time limits apply due to the use of the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider Process. Contract for Outsourcing of Speech and Language assessments as part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pathway. To be awarded via the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
one 4 month extension option to a maximum end date of 31/12/2026.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This includes: Being a legally registered entity with the authority to enter into a contract. Not being subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023. Demonstrating financial stability by completing the relevant sections of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) provided in the eTendering Portal. These conditions are assessed on a pass/fail basis and are proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
Technical ability conditions of participation
A detailed service specification outlining the full scope, requirements, and expectations of this contract is available via the eTendering Portal. Interested suppliers must review this document in full before submitting a response, as it forms a key part of the procurement documentation.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submitted via Health Commercial System, ATAMIS. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | PSR Key Criteria Ranking: 1 |
Price | 1 |
| Quality | PSR Key Criteria Ranking: 2 |
Quality | 2 |
| Service Sustainability | PSR Key Criteria Ranking: 3 |
Quality | 3 |
| Integration | PSR Key Criteria Ranking: 4 |
Quality | 4 |
| Social Value | PSR Key Criteria Ranking: 5 |
Quality | 5 |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
None Applicable
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required
Documents
Associated tender documents
W170558- Outsourcing SLT Assesments Invitation to Tender.pdf
Invitation to Tender
W170558- Appendix 1 - PSR Key Criteria Relative Importance.pdf
Details of how Assessments will be made against the Key Criteria of PSR
W170558- Outsourcing SLT Assessments Specification.pdf
Specification of Services Required
Contracting authority
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVCN-8927-PLTG
4 Lytham Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8JB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Silvia Preza
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government