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Adult Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service for Halton and Warrington

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 09:23

AwardUpdate

30 Apr 2025 at 12:58

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, UK, has recently updated the contract for the Adult Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service covering Halton and Warrington. This contract falls under the health services industry category, with services as the main procurement category. The process utilised a direct award method, not subject to prior notice due to the Provider Selection Regime regulations. The contract was formally awarded to the existing provider on 28th November 2024, starting from 3rd February 2025 and ending on 31st July 2025. The total contract value is £60,000 for this six-month period, ensuring the continuation of services while a competitive procurement process is finalised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing autism support services. Companies already engaged in service delivery within the Halton and Warrington area, who can demonstrate quality and value through sustainable service offerings, would be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on integration, collaboration, and reducing health inequalities, participating businesses can leverage their innovative solutions to meet or exceed the project’s social value and quality criteria. This contract also illustrates scope for further engagement in competitive procurement processes as the need for service sustainability continues.

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Notice Title

Adult Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service for Halton and Warrington

Notice Description

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton and Warrington Place intend to award a 5 month contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the Adult Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service in Halton and Warrington. The contract will start on the 3rd February 2025, expire on 31st July 2025 and has a contract value of PS60,000. This contract award is to ensure service sustainability whilst a competitive procurement exercise is completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton and Warrington Place intend to award a 6 month contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the Adult Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service in Halton and Warrington. The contract will start on the 3rd February 2025, expire on 31st July 2025 and has a contract value of PS60,000. This contract award is to ensure service sustainability whilst a competitive procurement exercise is completed.

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 within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021116-2025
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

Contact Name
Claire Tyghe
Contact Email
claire.tyghe@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD61 Warrington, TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT

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