Planning

NHS Worcestershire CCGs Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Services for Adults

MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U

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Planning

05 Jan 2018 at 16:55

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2018 at 16:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are initiating a procurement process for Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Services for Adults, with the expected contract value estimated at £200,000 per annum. This tender is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 5th February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will span a duration of two years. The service will be aimed at the adult population within Worcestershire, specifically catering to those presenting with suspected Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide health and social care services, particularly those experienced in delivering autism-related support and assessments. Firms with qualified clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, or professionals with relevant qualifications who can form a collaborative team to deliver high-quality diagnostics will be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on renewing the contract also suggests potential for continuity in service provision, making this an appealing opportunity for established providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Worcestershire CCGs Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Services for Adults

Notice Description

NHS Worcestershire CCGs wish to publish their intent with regards to the following service - Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Services for Adults. The value of this contract is estimated at circa PS200k per annum. The contract has been managed by Worcestershire County Council up to now, and is in the process of being transferred to Worcestershire CCGs. The service has been with the current provider for the last year and the current contract is due to expire in March 2018. The CCGs wish to renew this contract, in the interests of short term continuity, with benefits to current embedded patient pathways, however they wish to be open and transparent in regards to this market opportunity and are therefore requesting expressions of interest if there are alternative providers that are interested and capable of delivering this service to a high standard and within/below financial threshold. The intent is to renew this contract for two years. Contract commencement to be from 1st April 2018. CCGs wish to commission a service for the population of Worcestershire that offers assessment and diagnosis for adults who present with suspected ASC Service description The elements of the service are described below; The service will be delivered by suitably trained and qualified staff such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists or professionals with additional qualifications who can work as a team to provide especially the diagnostic aspects of the service. a) Initial assessment or triage: * The Service Provider will be expected to carry out an initial assessment to define the needs of the service user and together agree the outcomes required and approximate timescales of support. * As part of the assessment the Service Provider must draw up a support plan with distinct outcomes for the service user. * Based on previous figures the number of people requiring assessments is estimated to be in the order of 200 adults per annum and will represent the bulk of demand for this service. b) Autism specific support: A suitable combination of one to one or group support which must be set out in the support plan. It is expected that a service user will be supported for no more than six sessions. In exceptional circumstances this period can be extended with the agreement of the commissioner. For full details please see attachment to this advertisement. The CCGs are inviting expressions of interest in the service. Interested providers are requested to fill in the questionnaire on MLCSU e-Procurement portal and respond via Bravo by Monday 5th February 12.00 hours Midday. The Commissioner reserves the right to reject expressions of interest that do not come in within this deadline and do not exhibit sufficient capability and relevant experience. "Light Touch Regime" services: This service is classified as clinical, the value of which comes under the Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b76b99-5177-4683-925a-8429733de2a2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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Notice Documents

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