Scope
Reference
DN774650
Description
Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of a service to strengthen early identification and support for children with speech, language and communication needs. The service will operate at both universal and targeted levels across the early years sector, including early education and childcare providers, health visitors, children's centres, and family hubs.
Key elements of the service include:
- High-quality delivery of the WELLCOMM screening tool and associated interventions.
- Collection and analysis of data from WELLCOMM implementation to inform future strategy and commissioning.
- Leadership in the development and launch of a co-produced, city-wide integrated speech, language and communication pathway.
The contract supports Liverpool's commitment to improving outcomes for children through early intervention and collaborative working across services.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 October 2025
Contract dates
- 6 October 2025 to 5 October 2027
- Possible extension to 5 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for 12 months from 06/10/2027 to 05/10/2028
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
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
Email: Rachel.greer@alderhey.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government