# Provision of Speech, Language and Communication - A Universal and Early Targeted Service

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Blackpool Council](/buyers/blackpool-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Communicate SLT CIC
- Award value: £1,050,000
- Tender value: £1,050,000
- Award date: 19 September 2017
- Published: 19 September 2017
- Contract start: 1 November 2017
- Contract end: 31 October 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 2d4363c1-b385-4183-82e7-8d3ff42546f6-171422
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-773b79dd-595d-4861-a3c0-40846e7b729b

## Description

A commissioning review of Speech, Language and communication needs for children was previously undertaken on behalf of the Betterstart partnership\. The review concluded that a focused universal and early targeted speech and language service was required for children aged birth to four years\. The commissioned service will: • Provide early identification and interventions for 0-5 year olds with speech, language and communication needs • Develop a children's workforce that have skills, knowledge and confidence in speech, language and communication needs • Support parents and carers with appropriate information and skills to be able to effectively communicate with their children

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4363c1-b385-4183-82e7-8d3ff42546f6-171422)