Planning

Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London." This tender falls under the industry category of "Provision of services to the community" and specifically "Community health services." The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 24th March 2023. The buying organisation has highlighted the service's key features, contract term, estimated value, and the procurement method using the Atamis portal.

This opportunity to deliver an Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service could be of interest to organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Businesses capable of providing direct support to autistic adults, offering specialist training, and facilitating sessions for autistic individuals could be well-suited to compete. The service, which includes face-to-face and virtual support, group sessions, and training for families and professionals, aims to improve autism awareness and acceptance within communities. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the NHS North West London Integrated Care Board before the deadline on 24th March 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London

Notice Description

NHS North West London requires the provision of an Autism Support Advice & Inclusion Service to deliver a peer-led support, advice & signposting service for autistic people without a learning disability aged 14 & over. One of the key features of this service is that it will be delivered by people with lived experience of autism, & shaped, tested, & evaluated by the autistic people & families who use it. The contract term is for a three (3) year period, with an optional extension period of two (2) years, starting 1st July 2023 with an estimated contract value of PS450,000 inclusive of VAT. A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the start date. NHS NW London is looking to tender this opportunity via an Atamis portal in the coming weeks. This procurement process is 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 concerns health services which are social & other specific services according to the PCR. This opportunity is likely to be of interest to an organisation from the voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) sector. The service will: -Provide direct face-to-face & virtual pre & post diagnostic support to autistic adults delivered as 1:1 & group sessions. This will include support with communication, executive functioning tasks, budgeting & navigating services. -Deliver group sessions to young people aged 14 to 17. -Offer specialist training & advice to families, employers & professionals (including but not limited to those working across statutory, voluntary & community services within health, social care, education, criminal justice system & advisory settings) to improve autism awareness & acceptance within communities & the wider system. -Develop mechanisms & facilitate sessions to provide opportunities for autistic people to share their views & experiences & contribute to plans to improve specialist & mainstream services & pathways. NHS NW London is committed to assessing the needs of the service users & to consider how (if relevant) it needs to secure the needs of the people who use the services & improve the quality & efficiency in the provision of the services including through the services being provided in an integrated way. The service is currently being delivered by Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). To ensure continuity of the current service delivery, an interim contract will be put into place with Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) while the procurement process is finalised. Providers capable of delivering this service may come forward by 17:00, Friday, 24th March 2023 to engage with NHS NW London ICB. In your response to this opportunity, please advise your interest via nhsnwl.contracting@nhs.net The FTS Notice link is: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78681951-5c8d-4483-a370-f48f90d10891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8a29bd-02fa-4667-8cdf-e75690aeb063
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2023Expired
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 NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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