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Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Jul 2023 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). This procurement process involved an Open Procedure, commencing with an Early Engagement Notice in February 2023, followed by an Open Procedure from March to May 2023 under the light touch regime. The contract value is £2,248,831 GBP, with a contract period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The service, aimed at improving autism awareness and acceptance, includes face-to-face and virtual support, training, and advice for various stakeholders.

This tender, suitable for SMEs, creates business growth opportunities for organisations offering community health services. Companies experienced in providing support services to autistic individuals and delivering training and advice to families and institutions will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Located in NW London, the contract also requires engaging with young people aged 14 to 17 years to enhance autism awareness within communities and education providers. The successful bidder, CAAS, will contribute to empowering autistic individuals and promoting greater inclusion within society.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London

Notice Description

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London. The Authority currently commissions a local voluntary sector provider to deliver a peer-led support, advice and signposting service for autistic people aged 14 and over without a learning disability living in NW London. One of the key features of this service is that it is delivered by people with lived experience of autism and has been shaped, delivered, tested, and evaluated by the autistic people, and families who use it. The service will provide direct face-to-face and virtual support to autistic adults delivered as 1:1 and group sessions and deliver group sessions to young people aged 14 to 17 years. It will also offer specialist training and advice to families, employers and health, social care, and education providers to improve autism awareness and acceptance within communities and the wider system. An Early Engagement Notice was issued in February 2023, thereafter an Open Procedure was run from March to May 2023. This procurement process was subject to the so-called light touch regime as set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as the procurement concerned health services which are social and other specific services according to the PCR. Following tender submissions and the evaluation thereof, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c42845f-a5a4-4873-884e-ebdb2f1cd102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,248,831 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,248,831 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 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 NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
NHS North West London Contracts Team
Contact Email
nhsnwl.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR ADHD AND AUTISM SUPPORT (CAAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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