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Knowsley Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 May 2024 at 10:29

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08 Mar 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a further 12-month contract to Clinical Partners Ltd for the Knowsley Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service. The contract, valued at £1,499,690, will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This decision was based on the provider's excellent performance, value for money, and meeting key criteria for Direct Award Process C. The aim is to provide stability and sustainability for the service during the redesign of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway.

This procurement opportunity in the health services sector targets businesses in the health services industry. Companies experienced in providing ASD assessment and diagnosis services could be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future. Businesses looking to collaborate and integrate services with other providers and partners are encouraged to explore opportunities with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board in Knowsley.

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Notice Title

Knowsley Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award notice for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Knowsley Place who intend to award a further 12 month contract to Clinical Partners Ltd to undertake Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis service for children and young people aged 5-18 in Knowsley. The contract will commence on 1 April 2024 and expire on 31 March 2025. The provider holds the current contract. The decision has been taken to award the contract to this provider due to excellent performance, proven value for money and demonstrable achievement of the key criteria for Direct Award Process C. NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Knowsley is in the process of redesigning its Neurodevelopmental Pathway with a view to implementing this from 2025/26. The provider works collaboratively with other Knowsley providers and partners in an integrated manner so the 12 month extension will ensure stability and sustainability while the new model is developed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to award contract: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Knowsley Place intends to award a further 12 month contract to the existing provider to undertake Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis service for children and young people aged 5-18 in Knowsley. The contract will be for the period 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 and the contract value is PS1,499,690.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0446c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014948-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,499,690 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Ruth Waldron
Contact Email
ruth.waldron@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512476439

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL PARTNERS

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