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University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2025 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

University College London has concluded the procurement process titled "University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation," which falls under the health services category. The tender involved a direct procurement method, described as a single tender action below the threshold, with NHS England serving as the contracting authority. The contract was awarded on 17th July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 1st August 2025. The contract period spans from 11th August 2025 to 31st December 2026, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given NHS England's preference for such entities. The evaluation project focusses on autism assessment services and provides avenues for developing evidence-based practices that could influence national policy. Businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, can find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the need for autism assessments rises, companies that address these service gaps could see an increase in demand and establish influential partnerships with renowned institutions like University College London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation

Notice Description

There has been significant year on year increases in the number of people waiting for an autism assessment. Demand for assessment continues to outstrip capacity in the workforce needed to deliver them. It is vital that autism assessment pathways are delivered through a quality and equity lens, considering evidence-based practice and research. UCL is launching an autism assessment and post-diagnostic support clinic in October 2025. There are several elements that could provide essential learning for systems and services, providing that they are evaluated robustly. The third level student population represent a specific challenge to the dynamics of adult waiting lists. In many places waiting times are now longer than the duration of study which creates a variety of unpredictable demand characteristics. Removing student populations from local specialist autism teams could positively impact the waiting list. An evaluation looking at the Clinic's success in contributing to more timely, less costly and more effective autism assessment services, with enhanced experience at each stage of support would support decision making around the assessment pathway and could lead to national policy development. UCL (which has unrivalled clinical and research expertise in neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions) is in a unique position to be able to provide an evaluation of this type. In addition, it will provide evidence about how best to support neurodivergent students (including autistic people) which is also crucial, given that a recent review found 30% of serious incident reports (of suicide and non-fatal self-harm) in higher education students described a diagnosis of, or suspected, neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea923784-535f-487e-80a6-2bbee09e66d0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DO NOT USE 2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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