Extended Communication and Language Impairment Provision for Students (ECLIPS)

This notice is an Intention to Award Notice for ECLIPS, Provider Selection

Regime, Most Suitable Provider Process.

This notice begins the 8 working day standstill period. Any representations relating to the

Intention to award must be received by midnight on 22/05/2025 as per the requirements of

the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023.

The new contractual arrangement will require them to provide intense support and advice to mainstream primary, secondary and further education settings for Children and Young People (CYP) with significant Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and other Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) so they are able to access the curriculum earlier within their local mainstream setting.

The award decision makers: Executive Director for Children's Services, in consultation with Executive Councillor for Children’s Services.