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Shropshire Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board

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17 Jun 2025 at 17:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, involves the awarding of a contract to provide services for the Shropshire Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub. This falls under the miscellaneous health services category, indicating a focus on specialised health services within the County of Shropshire. The current stage of the procurement is the award phase, dated 17th June 2025, with representations from providers due by 30th June 2025. The procurement method adhered to the Provider Selection Regime as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, opting for a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £109,534.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, specifically those specialising in autism spectrum disorder services, to enter or expand within the Shropshire area. The existing partnership with A4U, a charity familiar with the local community's needs, highlights potential areas for collaboration or competitive bids from similar organisations. With a focus on delivering a high standard of service, businesses with expertise in health service provision, particularly those adept in supporting adults with autism, are well-placed to meet the expectations set forth by the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shropshire Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub

Notice Description

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Shropshire Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Shropshire Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (NHS STW) currently holds a contract with A4U for this service and anticipates no change to the current service provision. A4U is a registered charity and Disabled Persons Led Organisation providing support to empower people with disabilities of all ages, their families and carers. The aims and objectives of this service are to provide a specialist hub for adults with suspected autism residing within the local Shropshire area 'Are enabled to have choice and control to be independent, healthy and safe, with the same opportunities and outcomes in life' The local adult autism hub service shall provide: * Triage of all referrals from GPs (these may come via RAS), mental health services or self-referral * Completion of AQ10 or similar as agreed with clinical provider * Support to individuals on the wait list * Support post diagnosis * Close working with clinical team to manage risk * Signposting to other services/support NHS STW is satisfied that the requirements for the provision of health care services are not changing considerably, i.e., they don't meet the considerable change threshold as set out in Regulation 6(10). The intention is to award a contract to A4U, the existing provider, via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The contract period shall be for a period 12-months from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value is PS109,534.00.

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 begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30/06/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033086-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,534 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF1 1LX
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Haygate & Park
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A4U

Further Information

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