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Provision of Adult Autistic Spectrum Disorder Screening & Diagnosis; Information, Advice & Guidance and Psychosocial Support to Oxfordshire PIN Notice

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

25 Jul 2017 at 13:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Adult Autistic Spectrum Disorder Screening & Diagnosis; Information, Advice & Guidance and Psychosocial Support" services in Oxfordshire. This contract aims to enhance healthcare services for adults with High Functioning Autism or Asperger syndrome. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline on 23 February 2018. The initial contract is proposed for a period of two years, valued at approximately £235,000 annually, with an option to extend for one additional year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in autism diagnosis and psychosocial support. Companies offering online information platforms, integrated care pathways, and innovative technological solutions for service delivery would find this contract suitable. Businesses capable of forming partnerships or consortiums to meet the comprehensive service requirements are particularly encouraged to express their interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Adult Autistic Spectrum Disorder Screening & Diagnosis; Information, Advice & Guidance and Psychosocial Support to Oxfordshire PIN Notice

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("OCCG") currently operate a pooled budget arrangement with Oxfordshire County Council ("OCC") to commission a number of healthcare services for Adults with High Functioning Autism ("HFA") or Asperger syndrome for those who are registered with General Practice in Oxfordshire. The commissioners wish to transform the current services with a view to improving the outcomes for patients and improving the patient pathway whilst making the services more efficient. To this end the commissioners would like to hear from organisations that have experience in providing the following services that are being considered for transformation to help them consider how best to proceed: DIAGNOSIS AND SCREENING * A pre-diagnosis screening service for approximately 100 adults per annum who do not have a learning disability with a view to reducing the number of referrals for full diagnosis that result in a negative result. * A diagnosis service which provides autism diagnosis to an estimated 150 adults per annum using a recognised diagnosis assessment tool, resulting in appropriate referrals for care act assessment and thus reducing the demand for psychosocial support services. INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT * Provision of comprehensive online information on Autism, including understanding the core deficits, the potential benefits and disadvantages of diagnosis, strategies and approaches to living with Autism available via a single point of access with an emphasis on signposting to existing resources. In addition advice and guidance available via telephone, email and other communications channels as appropriate to cope with approximately 450 enquiries per annum. The expectation is that such resources will lead to individuals having an improved awareness, understanding and self/family management of HFA; improved physical and mental health; better access to information, advice and guidance whilst reducing the demand for secondary care, specialist services, screening and diagnosis, psychosocial support services. * A psychosocial support service supporting an average caseload of around 70 adults at any one time who have a positive diagnosis of autism. To address the core deficits of Autism. This service will enable individuals to have improved awareness, understanding and self/family management of HFA to have improved functioning; to have better physical and mental health; to engage more effectively with mainstream services and to reduce the demand on secondary care and specialist services. The contract term is envisaged to be for an initial 2 year period, with the option to renew for a further one year; this is subject to approval and the precise term will be advised at a later date. The contract has an estimated annual value of PS235,000. Further information can be found in the additional information box Additional information: The service is expected to be delivered through a mix of online and face to face provision which: * provides choice to service users; * effectively manages demand and provides timely access to services within budget; * interfaces with primary and secondary care services as part of an integrated care pathway for people with autism in Oxfordshire; * supports service developments through the innovative use of technology and collaboration. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group expects to issue single contract for the above services and any interested provider must be able to provide all required elements. Expressions of interest from consortium or partnership arrangements will also be welcomed. To express interest, please reply by email to mstanbrook@nhs.net confirming your organisation's ability to provide all of the above services along with a brief outline of your experience. Please note that this is a PIN as a Call for Competition and further notices will not be published to advertise this opportunity in the event a decision is taken to proceed to procurement. The Services described are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). Any tendering process undertaken in connection to this service will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. Any such process will be run transparently, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Commissioner will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Commissioner ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Commissioner intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8c7a84-825b-4367-9bbb-f5e571fe289f
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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