Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement
PipelineHighlights
- Deadline
- —
- Estimated value
- £1,700,000
- Location
- UKE32
Details
- Published
- 6 Jul 2026
- Deadline
- —
- Value
- £1,700,000
- Location
- UKE32
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Source notice ID
- 063179-2026
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06c442
- CPV codes
- 85100000, 85142000
Description
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.
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Lots (2)
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speech, Language and Communication NeedsSLCN 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). | — |
| 2 | Occupational TherapyOT 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). | — |