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Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) - [Direct Award Process C]

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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17 Mar 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process to provide specialised health services titled "Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND)" in London. The procurement, which falls under the health services industry category, is currently at the award stage. This contract aims to deliver a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), focusing on young individuals with complex autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run for one year, with an optional extension of up to three months. The procurement method used is 'Direct Award Process C,' in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total estimated contract value of £2,250,000.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in the healthcare sector and capable of providing complex mental health services. The contract's focus on a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to managing neurodevelopmental disorders offers innovative companies in health services a chance to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on quality service and social value. The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, the existing provider, is the intended recipient, which highlights the importance of established experience and capacity to deliver specialised care for this contract.

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Notice Title

Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) - [Direct Award Process C]

Notice Description

The contract is to deliver a Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) in London. The Commissioner intends to award a contract to the existing provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Service for Complex Autism & Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) is a specialist Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). It provides assessment, consultation, and intervention for young people with complex neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and other co-occurring conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, and language disorders. SCAAND aims to provide specialist mental health support to improve the wellbeing, functioning, and quality of life of young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs. The service operates within a holistic, multi-disciplinary framework to ensure that each child's mental health, emotional, behavioural, and social needs are comprehensively assessed and managed. The contract start date is 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 3 months. The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS2,250,000 (Annual value of PS1,800,000). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Thursday 27th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390f33b-e6a3-4572-a8ab-6591580db6a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award Process C - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
Contact Email
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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