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Solent NHS Trust ASD Assessments

SOLENT NHS TRUST

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01 Mar 2024 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Solent NHS Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service under the Light Touch Regime. The contract, with a value of £433,540 GBP, started in January 2024 and will continue until the backlog of assessments is completed. The procurement stage was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period closing on November 8, 2023. The Trust, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, outsources these assessments to reduce waiting times, making it suitable for companies experienced in health services and paediatric services within the region.

This tender by Solent NHS Trust presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and paediatric services to contribute to reducing the backlog of Autism Diagnostic Assessments. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with expertise in providing children's health services, particularly in the assessment and diagnostic field. Given the contract's focus on clearing the existing clinic lists and implementing a new diagnostic process, businesses with experience in managing such services efficiently are likely to find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solent NHS Trust ASD Assessments

Notice Description

Solent NHS Trust has concluded the procurement for the provision of a Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service under the Light Touch Regime. The Trust has a backlog of children on their clinic lists who require an Autism Diagnostic Assessment and will outsource most of these patients to the successful provider in an effort to reduce the waiting times for an assessment and to enable the implementation of a new diagnostic process. As such, the Trust has sought proposals from suitably qualified and experienced companies who can take on the outstanding assessments to assist with clearing the backlog. The contract is from January 2024 and will run until the backlog of assessments is completed. It is expected that the contract term will be 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d490fdd-c463-422e-84d8-5e61d567a5ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c68781aa-ae56-450b-8cee-e49b487d0ed9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121291 - Paediatric services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO19 8BR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Thornhill
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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