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Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

15 Jun 2022 at 14:57

Award

02 Feb 2022 at 15:35

Tender

24 Aug 2021 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently managing the Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement, which is classified under health and social work services. This multi-supplier framework agreement, initiated in October 2021, is set to last for five years, with an option for a five-year extension, contingent upon agreement with the service providers. Key details include a total estimated value of £5,000,000, and procurement is conducted via an open procedure. The current stage of the procurement process is complete, with awards having been made to various suppliers involved in delivering these services.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those specialising in autism assessment and diagnosis. Given that multiple suppliers will be engaged, there is scope for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms to participate, particularly those with a solid track record in delivering human services. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in health-related services will find the framework an ideal avenue for growth, especially as Norfolk County Council may periodically open the framework for new providers based on demand.

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Notice Title

Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services. The framework will be for 5 years from October 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years; subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council have established a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of Autism Assessment and Diagnosis. The framework will be for 5 years from October 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years; subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. We reserve the right to update the Framework Agreement and all schedules or to add new lots where requirements have not been identified at the outset of this Framework. If we update any documents or add new lots in this way, we will issue a notice to all Providers already on the Framework stating that a new specification/lot is available and give all Providers already on the Framework an opportunity to state whether they wish to provide the new requirement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be opened periodically for new providers subject to demand. Please note the value of PS5000000 is based on the current annual budget. The actual value will only be determined by need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d8dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016452-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework may be opened for new providers periodically subject to demand.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AUTISM ANGLIA

HELP FOR PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

MIND PROFESSIONALS

SIGNIS LTD - CARTER BROWN

SKYLIGHT PSYCHIATRY

THE OWL CENTRE

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