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Children and Young People (11-17) Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services in Suffolk (excluding Waveney).

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a service partner to provide Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services for Children and Young People (aged 11-17) in Suffolk. The procurement is under the main procurement category of services and falls within the Health services industry category. The contract period is scheduled to run from July 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024. The tender process is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for June 12, 2024.

This tender for Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services in Suffolk presents an opportunity for qualified service providers to contribute to improving the psychological and mental wellbeing of Children and Young People with ASD. Businesses suited for this tender are those with expertise in autism assessment and diagnosis services, particularly in the specified age group and geographical location. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate and potentially secure a contract with the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People (11-17) Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services in Suffolk (excluding Waveney).

Notice Description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is seeking a qualified and capable service partner to provide Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services (for Children and Young People aged 11-17) in Suffolk (excluding Waveney). This service specification requires the providing organisation to undertake comprehensive evidence-based assessment for young people over the age of 11 years who present with symptoms that indicate possible presence of autism spectrum disorder under the clinical framework of the Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management Clinical guideline [CG170] Published: 28 August 2013 Last updated: 14 June 2021

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of the service are to. *To provide a comprehensive and seamless assessment and diagnostic service that meets the needs of children, young people who may have autistic spectrum disorder. *To provide a multidisciplinary model of assessment that is adapted to the social, communication, intellectual, and sensory needs of the young people being assessed. *To provide a post diagnostic feedback and report for the patient and their family/parent/carer and report for the referrer and GP to enable their ongoing needs. Copy of report to NSFT for patient record. *To provide signposting to support services for CYP diagnosed with ASD and for those who did not have an ASD diagnosis but need other support services. *A service that is adapted to the social, communication, intellectual, and sensory needs of people with ASDs. *To identify unmet needs for young people who do and do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis and provide guidance on how these needs can be met providing feedback to the young person, their family and the referrer and GP. *To provide good customer care to service users and their parent/carers. *A service consistent with NICE and other DOH guidance *CQC registered. *Provide a diagnostic conversion rate in line with the national average. *Provide a range of assessment methods to meet the needs of the diversity of the patient group *Provide pre-assessment support and information to ensure realistic expectations *To respond to any queries about the assessment from the young person, parent/carer, refer and or GP.. Outcomes *To enable the improved psychological and mental wellbeing of Children and Young People with ASD and their parents and carers in Suffolk in the short-term, and to reduce use of health and mental health services in the long-term. *To provide recommendations following assessment that helps empower people with autism to lead a fulfilling life living as independently as possible. *To reduce the waiting time for Autism assessment in Suffolk for the 11-17-year age group and bring in-line with the national standard. *To reduce health inequalities for children and young people in reducing the waiting times for autism assessment in Suffolk *To provide a good service as rated by feedback from children, young people and their families one they would recommend in line with Friends and Family Test feedback. Location of service delivered. The location of the service will be Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds with the provision of suitable clinical space provided by the provider of the service. This will include space to store essential materials and equipment, 2 clinic rooms per site with the capacity for 2 service users and 2 clinicians per room. Service delivery hours of operation The service will operate at least Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with weekend flexibility to meet user's needs. Standards and guidance The service will comply with all relevant national standards and recommendations as detailed in. *The Autism Act 2009 *National Strategy for autistic children, young people, and adults, 2021 *Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral, and diagnosis Clinical guideline [CG128] Published: 28 September 2011 Last updated: 20 December 2017 *NICE guideline [NG197] Shared decision-making learning package, June 2021 *NHS England national framework to deliver improved outcomes in all-age autism assessment pathways: guidance for integrated care boards 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0458ff
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015096-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 1 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 5BE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Hellesdon North West
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

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