Tender

Autism Assessment Tender

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Apr 2022 at 16:20

Tender Notice
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12 Apr 2022 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking proposals for an "Autism Assessment Tender" aimed at addressing a backlog of 400 children requiring Autism Diagnostic Assessments through outsourcing. This procurement falls within the healthcare industry, classified under paediatric services, and is expected to result in contracts commencing from August 18, 2022, and lasting until the backlog is cleared, likely within a year. The tender process is classified as selective, and proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2022, with contract values ranging between £100,000 and £200,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in paediatric services, particularly those with experience in diagnostic assessments. Companies that can deliver high-quality, value-for-money services with robust contract management and client liaison are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises may find this an advantageous venture, as the buying organisation is actively seeking qualified organisations to help improve service delivery in a critical area of public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Assessment Tender

Notice Description

Chelsea Westminster NHS Trust's cheyne Child development service has a backlog of children on their clinic lists who require an Autism Diagnostic Assessment. The service is looking to outsource 400 patients in an effort to reduce the waiting times for an assessment and to enable the implementation of a new diagnostic process. As such, we are seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced companies who can take on the outstanding assessments to assist with clearing the backlog. We are seeking a value for money, high quality service that will be responsive to the needs of the client. Robust contract management and good effective liaison with the service and key contacts will be required. Contracts are anticipated to go live from April 2022 and will run until the backlog of assessments is completed. It is expected that the contract term will be a year. The Supplier will be required to carry out Autism Diagnostic Assessments on the cohort of children that is provided to them on behalf of the service, at the scale required and within the timeframes of delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed4ced53-0ed7-4e2a-acf3-3a52995d2638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774bf49d-f975-4977-9bff-3cdd1548d087
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Sands End
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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