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Diagnostic Assessments of ADHD for Adults

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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16 Apr 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for diagnostic assessments of ADHD for adults to Teledoctor Limited. This procurement, initiated by Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), falls under the health and social work services category and is focused on improving waiting times for adult neurodevelopmental services. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method due to extreme urgency, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £225,000, was signed on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised healthcare providers, especially those with extensive experience in ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults. Businesses skilled in delivering multidisciplinary services, meeting NICE Guidelines, and maintaining effective cross-sector relationships are particularly well-suited for this contract. Developing stabilised professional relationships within the health board footprint and knowledge of Welsh Government policy are essential. The contract aims to enhance patient outcomes through timely and accurate diagnoses, thereby supporting future generations’ health and wellbeing.

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Notice Title

Diagnostic Assessments of ADHD for Adults

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with Problem Shared Ltd, in line with a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for adults.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with Problem Shared Ltd, in line with a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for adults. The service will provide key outcomes for the Health Board in terms of Improving Waiting Times for adult Neurodevelopmental Services. Subsequently improving the health and wellbeing of Future Generations through earlier identification of neuro-divergence and subsequent support needs. Provision of ADHD assessments require a specialist service with specific standards to be met in accordance with NICE Guidelines and The Adult ADHD Assessment Quality Assurance Standards (AQAS) and include: -Multi-disciplinary team Approach -Full developmental and psychiatric history -Observer reports and assessment of the individual's mental state -Assessment of the individual's, coexisting conditions, social, familial and educational or occupational circumstances and physical health. -Clinical interview with informant (if available) -Clinical Interview with individual -Observation Assessment -Use of a valid diagnostic tool such as DIVA-5 or ACE Plus -Evidence of pervasive impact on daily functioning in social, educational, or occupational settings -Diagnostic Threshold as set out in DSM5 or ICD-11being met. In line with the funding requirement providers must: -Be able to provide services with immediate effect -Attend weekly service implementation meetings with immediate effect -Attend monthly contract monitoring meetings providing assurance that deliverables are being met. -Must have extensive experience of diagnostic assessment of ADHD in adults -Must have extensive experience of cross-sector working with HDUHB. -Must have a proven track record of successful partnership working outsourcing diagnostic assessments for Health Boards -Must have developed stabilised professional relationships with a range of sectors across Hywel Dda University Health Board footprint to facilitate prompt engagement and receipt of relevant information required -Must have knowledge of the relevant services and established links with locally commissioned services for the Adult ADHD service. -The Delivery Partner must have knowledge and links to similar services the health provides (including contractual) -Have comprehensive knowledge of Welsh Government policy and legislation pertaining to neuro-divergence in adults. -Have established effective working relationships with the Adult ADHD Service and Integrated Autism Service, Mental Health services, Local Authority and Primary Health partners across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire

Procurement Information

This is a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for Adults.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05041b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gemma Deverill
Contact Email
gemma.deverill@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDOCTOR

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