Speech and Language Pilot

The procurement process titled "Speech and Language Pilot" was conducted by Lincolnshire County Council as part of the Family Hubs Programme. It involves awarding a grant agreement to the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust for the provision of speech and language services across ten Family Hub locations throughout England, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the education and training sector with additional classification in health and social work services.

The procurement method employed was a direct award, indicating an expedient process without competitive tendering. The procurement stage is marked as 'Award', with the contract commencing on 24th July 2023 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The project's total value is £207,355 GBP.

The Speech and Language Pilot presents substantial opportunities for growth in sectors involving education, health, and social work services, particularly for organisations that specialise in these areas related to community health services. Although the procurement did not specify a suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the direct award to Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust suggests that larger entities with established capabilities in delivering comprehensive health services are favourable contenders. Businesses equipped with expertise in speech and language therapy and a commitment to community welfare projects would greatly benefit from exploring similar future initiatives and partnerships within the Family Hubs Programme leveraged by Lincolnshire County Council.