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Communication, Speech and Language - Early Identification and Training Programme

Liverpool City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Liverpool City Council

Buyer Address: Cunard Building, Liverpool, UKD72, L3 1DS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
360000.0 GBP
Published
07 Oct 2025, 09:47
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
05 Oct 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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