Tender

Waiting list initiative for Autism Spectrum Conditions

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Feb 2024 at 11:33

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14 Feb 2024 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for a waiting list initiative for Autism Spectrum Conditions aimed at adults over 18. The procurement category is services falling under the health and social work services classification. The total contract value is approximately £400,000. The Trust intends to contract with Clinical Partners Limited based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, for diagnostic assessments. The contract will focus on assessments starting in March and completing by June 2024. The procurement is in the active stage with a submission deadline of February 26, 2024.

This tender opportunity by the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust offers businesses experienced in health and social work services a chance to provide diagnostic assessment services for Autism Spectrum Conditions. Companies with expertise in offering face-to-face appointments and online assessments are particularly suited for this tender. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, presents an opportunity for growth and collaboration within the health services industry.

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Notice Title

Waiting list initiative for Autism Spectrum Conditions

Notice Description

Waiting list initiative for Autism Spectrum Conditions for adults over 18

Lot Information

Lot 1

MCFT intends to contract with Clinical Partners Limited, Hitchcock House, Hilltop Park, Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4UF for a waiting list initiative to provide diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum condition in adults aged over 18. The contract value is approximately PS400,000. MCFT is currently in contract with Clinical Partners, following a market engagement exercise where it was determined that Clinical Partners was the only organisation with the experience and capacity to deliver the activity within the time specified. For the new contract, MCFT is looking for assessments to start in March with the work being completed by the end of June 2024. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Mental Health Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy. Additional information: MCFT intends to contract with Clinical Partners Limited, Hitchcock House, Hilltop Park, Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4UF for a waiting list initiative to provide diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum condition in adults aged over 18. The contract value is approximately PS400,000. MCFT is currently in contract with Clinical Partners, following a market engagement exercise where it was determined that Clinical Partners was the only organisation with the experience and capacity to deliver the activity within the time specified. For the new contract, MCFT is looking for assessments to start in March with the work being completed by the end of June 2024. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Mental Health Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0439f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005067-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
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
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Colin Todd
Contact Email
colin.todd@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514712480

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

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