Provision of 'Experts at Hand' Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy Support - Market Engagement

What this is

Milton Keynes City Council is conducting market engagement to inform commissioning of Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services under the 'Experts at Hand' DfE initiative, launching September 2026 to provide specialist support in mainstream schools and early years settings.

Key points

• This is a market engagement exercise (not a formal tender) to inform future commissioning approach for 'Experts at Hand' services.
• Deadline for responses: 5pm 31 August via In-Tend portal Correspondence section.
• Estimated value GBP 4.5 million for EP, SALT, and OT services launching September 2026.
• Services will be delivered in mainstream schools and early years settings across Milton Keynes.
• Providers should respond to published questions in the market engagement document accessible on In-Tend portal.
• This is a pre-procurement engagement stage to shape the future delivery model.

How to submit

Responses to market engagement questions must be submitted via In-Tend e-tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home) using the Correspondence section/market engagement stage by 5pm on 31 August.

Classification

CPV 85100000 — Health services 85121270 — Psychiatrist or psychologist services85140000 — Miscellaneous health services South EastMilton KeynesUKJ12