Award

Adult Autism Assessment Service - Diagnostic Outsourcing

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 10:09

Award

06 Nov 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

North East London NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of an Adult Autism Assessment Service, with the aim of outsourcing a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and follows an open procedure. The service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team using standard diagnostic tools at various sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The key dates include the standstill period starting from 19th December 2024, with representations allowed until 3rd January 2025. The contract value is £49,920, and the supplier identified is Carehome Selection Ltd.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in psychiatric or psychological services, particularly those experienced in autism assessments. Companies with a strong quality assurance and governance framework aligned with NICE guidelines will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The requirement for face-to-face assessments and a robust multidisciplinary approach means that businesses equipped with qualified professionals and appropriate diagnostic tools will stand out. By participating in this tender, such businesses can expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector and potentially establish long-term partnerships with the NHS.

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Notice Title

Adult Autism Assessment Service - Diagnostic Outsourcing

Notice Description

The aim via this tender is to outsource a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.<br/><br/>We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach.<br/><br/>The provider must ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .<br/><br/>Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for 3 months for a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach. The provider will ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to. This is a new service under a new provider.

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 standstill period has passed, no representations were received. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as the Award Notice under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b46b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040909-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,084,450 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 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
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Contact Name
Carla Cooper, Mrs Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk, procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST OF VICTORIA HOSPITAL

CAREHOME SELECTION

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