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Speech and Language Therapy Services

Tender Overview

LOCATION

East Midlands, United Kingdom

VALUE

£460,000

DEADLINE

February 16, 2026 at 17:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80100000

REFERENCE

004663-2026

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Original Tender Description

This three-year contract, starting 21 August 2026, requires speech and language therapy provision for OTP academies: 10 days/week for 36 weeks/year during term time, plus 6 days/year for CPD/stakeholder input, including availability outside term time. Proposals are due by 5pm, Monday 16th February 2026. The contractor must provide an appropriately qualified and legally registered Speech and Language Therapist with clinical supervision, holding £2 million in employers' and professional liability insurance, and adhering to data protection, code of conduct, and safeguarding policies (or declaring conflicts). Requirements include knowledge of educational challenges, special school experience, up-to-date research, and links with professional bodies. Services, directed by school leadership, encompass direct 1:1 and small group therapy, facilitating a whole-school approach to language and communication (staff training, collaborative work, curriculum support, family engagement), and conducting assessments/reports (with minimal focus on reports to prioritize in-school support, contributions to multi-disciplinary meetings, and pupil progress reports). The aim is to provide high-quality specialist support, bespoke evidence-based programs, improve pupils' speech, language, and communication, and enhance their confidence and engagement with learning.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly mentioned in the provided tender documents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The Contractor must provide an appropriately qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
  • The Speech and Language Therapist must hold the appropriate legal registration.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have arrangements for clinical supervision from a suitably qualified practitioner.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have Employers' liability insurance of at least £2 million.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have Professional insurance liability of at least £2 million.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have appropriate Data protection policies in place.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have appropriate Code of conduct policies in place.
  • The organisation or Therapist must have appropriate Safeguarding policies in place.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The Contractor must provide therapy provision equalling 10 days per week for 36 weeks per year across OTP during term time.
  • The Contractor must provide hours equivalent to 6 days per year for CPD and/or wider stakeholder input.
  • The Contractor must have availability outside term time to support staff training days and any other related activity, including the end of August.
  • The Therapist must have a good knowledge of the current challenges within education.
  • The Therapist must have experience of working in a special school or similar environment.
  • The Therapist must commit to keeping up to date with recent research and codes of practice.
  • The Therapist must commit to maintaining links with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals working in similar environments with young people.
  • The Therapist will be required to follow Trust and school policies in relation to working positively with pupils, safeguarding, and learning.
  • Any conflict between the Therapist's own policies and Trust/school policies must be declared.
  • The Contractor must provide direct 1:1 speech and language therapy as directed by the CEO and/or School Leadership Teams.
  • The Contractor must provide small group therapy for focused identified issues as directed by the CEO and/or School Leadership Teams.
  • The Contractor must facilitate a whole school approach to language and communication by devising and delivering training programmes and practical workshops for staff.
  • The Contractor must facilitate a whole school approach to language and communication by working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure good practice is threaded throughout every day.
  • The Contractor must facilitate a whole school approach to language and communication by giving advice for school-based staff.
  • The Contractor must facilitate a whole school approach to language and communication by supporting the development of curriculum so that good practice is embedded across the curriculum and supported in long-term and medium-term planning.
  • The Contractor must work collaboratively with school staff and the families of the children and young people, including providing recommendations.
  • The Contractor must carry out assessments and write reports, prioritizing time within school for improving practice.
  • The Contractor must contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings (e.g., annual reviews).
  • The Contractor must contribute to pupil progress reports where required.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • None explicitly mentioned for the bidder's financial standing or bid structure.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • An electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted.
  • The proposal must be received by Monday 16th February 2026 at 5pm at the latest.
  • The proposal must include evidence as to how the bidder will meet all stated requirements.

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Attachment A-10206
OtherA-10206.html
Summary:
This document is a 'Page not found' error message from the Find a Tender platform, indicating that the original Attachment A-10206 could not be retrieved.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data004663-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist with relevant experience and insurance to provide 10 days/week therapy and CPD for a three-year contract starting August 2026 across OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP schools.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004663-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist for a three-year contract starting August 2026, requiring 10 days/week of therapy and 6 days/year for CPD across its academies, with specific qualifications, insurance, and experience in special education.
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Official PDF Version
Tender Conditions004663-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender seeks proposals from qualified Speech and Language Therapists or organizations to provide comprehensive speech and language therapy services, including direct therapy, whole-school approaches, and staff training, for a three-year contract starting August 2026, requiring specific qualifications, insurance, and experience in special educational settings.
HTM
Tender Notice
Tender Conditions004663-2026.html
Summary:
This tender seeks proposals for a three-year contract for Speech and Language Therapy Services, requiring a qualified therapist with specific insurance, policies, and experience in special education to provide direct therapy, staff training, and whole-school support across OTP academies.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Speech and Language Therapy Services provides a clear description of requirements but is significantly hampered by the complete absence of evaluation criteria and a broken document link, impacting fairness and legal compliance. The lack of a formal e-procurement platform also reduces accessibility and transparency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and assigns a relevant CPV code. Deadlines are reasonable. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, the lack of specified evaluation criteria, and a 'Page not found' error for one of the listed documents are significant compliance issues. Minor omissions include the liable person and procedure codes.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of the required services, scope of work, and bidder requirements is generally clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements accurately reflect the tender text. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a major clarity flaw, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and deadlines are provided. However, critical information like evaluation criteria is entirely missing. One of the listed tender documents results in a 'Page not found' error, indicating incomplete access to information. Details on how the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic applies are also absent, as are explicit financial requirements for bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
'Page not found' for Attachment A-10206
Fairness50/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements for the therapist appear generic and not tailored. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and objectivity, making it difficult for bidders to compete fairly. The 'Page not found' error for a document also implies unequal access to information. Furthermore, the lack of a formal e-procurement platform for submission reduces equal access and transparency compared to dedicated systems.

No evaluation criteria specified
'Page not found' for Attachment A-10206
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies electronic submission and provides a clear contract start date and duration. However, the lack of a formal e-procurement platform (implying email submission) is less practical and secure than a dedicated system. The 'Page not found' error for a document also creates a practical hurdle for bidders seeking full information.

No formal e-procurement platform
'Page not found' for Attachment A-10206
Data Consistency90/100

Key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Most essential fields are populated, although minor details like the liable person and specific procedure codes are missing.

Missing liable person
Missing procedure codes
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social clauses for bidders beyond the service delivery itself, or innovation-focused criteria. While the service inherently provides social benefits, the tender does not actively promote broader sustainability objectives. It is not EU funded.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social clauses for bidders

Strengths

Clear description of services and bidder requirements
Estimated value, duration, and contract start date are well-defined
Relevant CPV code assigned
Requirements for therapist qualifications and experience are appropriate and not overly tailored

Concerns

Complete absence of evaluation criteria
'Page not found' error for a listed tender document
Lack of a formal e-procurement platform for submission
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
No details on how the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic applies

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish clear and objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Rectify the 'Page not found' error for Attachment A-10206 or provide an alternative means of access to its content.
3. Implement a formal e-procurement platform for secure and transparent submission of proposals.

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