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Award

05 Jul 2023 at 14:54

Tender

27 Mar 2023 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has recently completed the tendering process for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London. The procurement stage involved an Open Procedure from March to May 2023, under the light touch regime defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). The service will include direct support for autistic adults and young people, along with training for families, employers, and service providers. The contract has a term of three years with a two-year extension option.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those focusing on autistic support services. Organisations with experience in delivering peer-led support, advice, and training tailored to autistic individuals may find this tender suitable for growth. The key criteria for awarding the contract included quality, social value, and pricing considerations. Businesses interested in providing innovative and inclusive services to the autistic community could thrive in competing for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London

Notice Description

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London.<br/><br/>An Early Engagement Notice was issued in February 2023, thereafter an Open Procedure was run from March to May 2023. This procurement process was 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 concerned health services which are social and other specific services according to the PCR.<br/><br/>Following tender submissions and the evaluation thereof, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London.

The Authority currently commissions a local voluntary sector provider to deliver a peer-led support, advice and signposting service for autistic people aged 14 and over without a learning disability living in NW London. One of the key features of this service is that it is delivered by people with lived experience of autism and has been shaped, delivered, tested, and evaluated by the autistic people, and families who use it.

The service will provide direct face-to-face and virtual support to autistic adults delivered as 1:1 and group sessions and deliver group sessions to young people aged 14 to 17 years. It will also offer specialist training and advice to families, employers and health, social care, and education providers to improve autism awareness and acceptance within communities and the wider system.

An Early Engagement Notice was issued in February 2023, thereafter an Open Procedure was run from March to May 2023. This procurement process was 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 concerned health services which are social and other specific services according to the PCR.

Following tender submissions and the evaluation thereof, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS).

A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the contract. Additional information: Contract term is three (3) years, with a two (2) year extension option.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b66b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019167-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS)

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