NECS515 Needs-Led, Pre and Post diagnostic Autism Support Service for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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        "description": "INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority), who are undertaking a competition to commission NECS515 Needs-Led, Pre and Post Diagnostic Autism Support Service under the NHS Standard Contract 24/25. This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This is an new service. Lot 1 - Tees Valley Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2027 1 year (with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance). Lot 2 Newcastle Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 1 Year contract only.",
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