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title: "Market engagement for Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (AAC)  for school age children"
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# Market engagement for Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (AAC)  for school age children

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/market-engagement-for-specialist-speech-and-language-therapy-aac-for-school-age-children-ocds-h6vhtk-0783d0) — UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official Find a Tender notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Northamptonshire Council: "Market engagement for Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (AAC)  for school age children". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Special education services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/market-engagement-for-specialist-speech-and-language-therapy-aac-for-school-age-children-ocds-h6vhtk-0783d0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0783d0`

## Description
Fairfields School (Northampton) has been awarded the commission to deliver the local High-Tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) service for children across Northamptonshire.
As part of our service development, we are inviting independent Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy organisations with specialist AAC expertise to join an online market engagement event.
We are seeking specialist Speech and Language Therapy support to work alongside our multidisciplinary team in delivering the local High-Tech AAC service.
The initial requirement is anticipated to be:
•	2 days per week
•	40 weeks per year (term time only)
•	Potential for extension subject to service demand and contract continuation
We are interested in engaging with providers who can demonstrate:
•	Qualification as a Speech and Language Therapist with specialist AAC knowledge and experience (Band 6 or above equivalent)
•	Experience undertaking comprehensive assessments and recommending appropriate communication pathways, devices and software solutions
•	The ability to produce clear assessment reports and evidence-based recommendations
•	Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across education, health and social care
•	Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
•	Knowledge and application of Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs) to evidence impact
•	Experience delivering training and support to professionals, families and carers
•	The ability to contribute to robust reports that demonstrate outcomes and impact through data and evidence
•	A person-centred approach that actively involves children, young people and families in communication planning and goal setting
•	The ability to motivate, engage and support young people throughout their communication journey
Essential Requirements
•	Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
•	Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 80340000

- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2026 to 01/12/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender Notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F095238-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-08T13:03:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-09T00:24:12.992Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0783d0