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Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement

Sheffield City Council · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 06:42.

Opportunity overview

SCC intends to procure two services. A Speech, Language and Communication support service and an Occupational Therapy support service that will: • Provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and occupational therapy (OT) needs. • Support delivery of the Experts at Hand multidisciplinary team (MDT) model within education settings in line with DfE Experts at Hand Guidance . • Contribute to both direct clinical input and indirect support, including: o Workforce training and capability building. o Advice to education staff and families. o Participation in multi-agency planning. The services will form part of a broader MDT offer alongside professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and other health professionals, enhancing capacity within the system to provide support for schools, children and their families.

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services
  • CPV85142000 — Paramedical services

Lots

  • Speech, Language and Communication NeedsValue not stated
  • Occupational TherapyValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
100112191
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Description
SLCN Model • 4 x Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). • 7 x SLT roles currently costed at a top band 5 / bottom band 6. Additional information: Key features include: • Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. • Delivery within schools and community settings. • Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. • Working within an outcomes-focused framework. • Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. • Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).
Status
planned
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Occupational Therapy
Description
OT Model • 4 x Band 7 Occupational Therapists (OT). • 7 x OT roles currently costed at top of band 5 / bottom of Band 6. Additional information: Key features include: • Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. • Delivery within schools and community settings. • Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. • Working within an outcomes-focused framework. • Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. • Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85142000
Description
Paramedical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85142000
Description
Paramedical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sheffield City Council
Id
GB-FTS-154796

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheffield City Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Address

Street Address
The Town Hall, Pinstone St
Locality
Sheffield
Region
UKE32
Postal Code
S12HH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1142293041

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S12HH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 063179-2026planning ·