This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 10:57

Planning

16 Aug 2022 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health Foundation Trust and other collaborating organisations are seeking a provider for an Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service in the regions of Kent, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. The contract is for a three-year period, with the potential for two one-year extensions. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for January 27, 2023. The contract value is £200,000 GBP. The buying organisation, NHS Commercial Solutions, is overseeing the procurement process. The main procurement category is services within the education and training industry.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services to engage in the provision of diagnostic assessments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in delivering clinical services and assessments for children aged 3 to 11. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing qualified providers to submit bids electronically or in written form. The process involves a single stage, with specific criteria for economic and technical selection. The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2023, providing potential for long-term business growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Children Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service Procurement

Notice Description

KCHFT and SCFT, are looking for a provider to support the Diagnostic pathway and reduce the waiting times in both Kent and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. They currently have 2,473 in Kent and 1,556 children in SCFT services in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove sitting on the ASD diagnostic pathway with a waiting time of 3.5 years in north and west Kent and East Sussex. The contract will be for a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2, one year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TKCHFT and SCFT, are looking for a provider to support the Diagnostic pathway and reduce the waiting times in both Kent and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. They currently have 2,473 in Kent and 1,556 children in SCFT services in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove sitting on the ASD diagnostic pathway with a waiting time of 3.5 years in north and west Kent and East Sussex. The contract will be for a three year period with the option to extend for a further 2, one year periods.

Renewal: 3 year contract with option to extend for up to a further 2 years in single year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ea5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001802-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Commercial Solutions
Additional Buyers

East Sussex Hospital

Queen Victoria Hospital

University Hospital Sussex

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

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