Planning

Children and Young People's Autism Services

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jun 2019 at 15:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2019 at 15:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the "Children and Young People's Autism Services" aimed at providing an Autism Assessment and Intervention team across several regions in the West Midlands, including Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, and South East Staffordshire. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement with potential providers is set to conclude on 25th June 2019, with a Market Engagement event scheduled for 26th June 2019, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This service intends to develop diagnostic and intervention pathways for children and young people suspected of having Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and to offer community-oriented support and education to parents and carers. The procurement will follow the Light Touch Regime provisions as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those focused on child and adolescent mental health and autism interventions. Companies with expertise in delivering diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and community support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on flexible appointment offerings and child-friendly facilities, organisations that can demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care and community engagement are encouraged to express their interest by contacting the designated representative, Elizabeth Johnson, by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People's Autism Services

Notice Description

Cannock Chase; East Staffordshire; South East Staffordshire and Seisdon; and Stafford and Surrounds CCGs are looking to procure a children's and young people's autism service. The Commissioners wish to undertake engagement with potential Providers and the market in general, who share our passion and commitment and who are dedicated to providing the very best choice, service and patient care standards. Commissioners would like to understand the ability of Providers to deliver this service. The proposed service will provide an Autism Assessment and Intervention team aligned to mainstream health and social care. The service will provide a diagnostic pathway for children and young people suspected of having Autism spectrum condition (ASC) and a range of interventions to children and young people with a confirmed diagnosis of autism. The Commissioners wish to undertake engagement with potential Providers and the market in general on 26th June 2019 2pm - 5pm (location to be confirmed) who share our passion and commitment and who are dedicated to providing the very best choice, service and patient care standards. Commissioners would like to understand the ability of Providers to deliver this service. This notice, without call for competition, signals the CCGs' intention to procure the Autism and Diagnostic Service, through a competitive tendering process. The intended outcomes of this service include: * To deliver a diagnosis to those who may present with ASC behavioral conditions and symptoms * To provide post diagnosis support and interventions for children and young people with ASC. * To provide a community focused model that promotes support within the community for people with ASC. * To provide support and education to parents and carers to enable them to manage the child or young person's condition. * Provide clear pathways and signposting to other local services. * Provide an effective transitional pathway to assist young people (with ASC) transfer from children's to adults services. * Ensure delivery of personalised care planning * Focus on crisis contingency planning, working jointly with other relevant services where appropriate. The Provider premises will be delivered in various locations across South Staffordshire that are easily accessible to local communities from main transport links. Services should comply with You're Welcome Standards. The Provider premises and reception facilities shall be child/young person friendly. The proposed service will look at providing sufficiently flexible appointments to ensure that the Service Users have sufficient access to the services available at times that suit them. The proposed service will provide education and support to patients and their carers also. Organisations interested in attending this event are asked to express their interest via e-mail to Elizabeth.johnson1@nhs.net by 25th June latest. Venue details to be advised. Additional information: It should be noted that this is not a procurement exercise at this stage and participating organisations are responsible for their own costs. The Market Engagement event will be held in Stafford on Wednesday afternoon (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)26th June. Organisations interested in attending this event are asked to express their interest via e-mail to Elizabeth.johnson1@nhs.net by 25th June latest. Venue details and request for names of delegates will be advised nearer to the event date. Light Touch Regime' services: If and when this procurement proceeds, it will be for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations('Regulations'). Accordingly, the contracting authorities are only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the contracting authorities are following will be set out in Annex 1 of the published ITT documents.. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-562ed8b7-04b3-4842-ba49-b2d4b6dc218a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c428c24-207a-4573-866d-153e4a845264
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
17 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2019Expired
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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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