Speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services

Description

The Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) service supports SEND Locality teams in providing pupils with additional needs access to an inclusive and well-rounded education that meets their specific requirements. This service enhances practices across educational settings by delivering SALT and OT expertise to teachers and support staff through professional development frameworks. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, SaLT and OT specialists will work collaboratively with schools, early years settings, and families, fostering effective links with wider health services for comprehensive support. The service prioritises strong partnerships with parents, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive, family-centred support. Lot 1: The Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) service supports SEND Locality teams in providing pupils with additional needs access to an inclusive and well-rounded education that meets their specific requirements. This service enhances practices across educational settings by delivering SALT and OT expertise to teachers and support staff through professional development frameworks. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, SaLT and OT specialists will work collaboratively with schools, early years settings, and families, fostering effective links with wider health services for comprehensive support. The service prioritises strong partnerships with parents, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive, family-centred support. Birmingham City Council wishes to follow the Direct Award Process C to award a contract to the existing provider of speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services whose contract is due to end in March 2025. The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably. BCC is of the view that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £8.1M for a duration of 3 years from 1st April 2025.