Tender

Adult Autism Assessment Service

NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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31 Jan 2023 at 15:22

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06 Jan 2023 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is seeking providers for an Adult Autism Assessment Service. This procurement falls under Health and Social Work Services category. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest has been extended to 13th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified providers to deliver autism assessment and diagnostic services for adults remotely in line with NICE guidelines. Businesses with expertise in health services and remote diagnostic assessments would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is initially for three years with a potential extension of up to a further two years.

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Notice Title

Adult Autism Assessment Service

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult Autism Assessment Service.The key objectives of the Procurement are:* To procure an effective and accessible NICE compliant autism assessment and diagnostic service for adults with suspected autism, delivered remotely by appropriately skilled health professionals.* To secure a Provider able to take ownership and responsibility for the existing ICB referral waiting list for adult autism assessments, ensuring that assessments are completed for these patients. * To secure a Provider able to triage and effectively manage the existing ICB waiting list and new autism assessment referrals received directly from primary care/GPs. * To secure a Provider with sufficient capability and capacity to deliver timely remote diagnostic autism assessments to patients in line with NICE guidance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult Autism Assessment Service.

The key objectives of the Procurement are:

* To procure an effective and accessible NICE compliant autism assessment and diagnostic service for adults with suspected autism, delivered remotely by appropriately skilled health professionals.
* To secure a Provider able to take ownership and responsibility for the existing ICB referral waiting list for adult autism assessments, ensuring that assessments are completed for these patients.
* To secure a Provider able to triage and effectively manage the existing ICB waiting list and new autism assessment referrals received directly from primary care/GPs.
* To secure a Provider with sufficient capability and capacity to deliver timely remote diagnostic autism assessments to patients in line with NICE guidance.

Providers are requested to submit their completed tender by 1200hrs on Monday, 6th February 2023.

The contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years at the sole discretion of the commissioner.

The Procurement Process is described within the documentation published. This Procurement has been advertised in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "Regulations") to the extent that the Regulations relate to services within the scope of Schedule 3 thereto (Social and Other Specific Services). The Commissioner and AGCSU are, therefore, bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services (also known as the "Light Touch Regime").

You can search for this opportunity by using reference C118181 "Adult Autism Assessment Services" and going to the following address: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002958-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Michael Barlow
Contact Email
michael.barlow1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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