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Telford and Wrekin Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board

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17 Jun 2025 at 17:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Telford and Wrekin Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub was managed by the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. This tender falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous health services" and is located in Telford, UKG21 region. The process, initiated as a tender, is at the Award stage and aims to provide continued services without considerable changes under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Key dates include the contract's intended start on 1st April 2025, spanning initially one year with the option for a two-year extension potentially worth £331,173. Providers must submit representations by 30th June 2025, following the standstill period after the notice’s publication. The existing supplier, Telford and Wrekin CVS, has been directly awarded the contract due to satisfactory service delivery standards.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for local businesses involved in health services, especially those with expertise in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Service providers that focus on personalised care, community integration, and the provision of support services will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Opportunities for collaboration exist for community-based businesses providing sensory, health, and social care assessments, as well as volunteer services aimed at building skill sets for both service users and carers. The ASD Hub also plans to offer work experience placements and volunteering roles, creating further involvement prospects for businesses that facilitate such initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford & Wrekin Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Hub. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (NHS STW) currently holds a contract with Telford and Wrekin CVS for this service and anticipates no change to the current service provision. The Autism Hub shall provide pre diagnostic assessment support for people with unconfirmed autism and support for individuals with a confirmed Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The hub shall operate within the principle that service users are encouraged to focus on their aspirations in life, through a person centred approach, and are supported to achieve these. Where it is identified, via the personalised care planning process, that service users may require health and social care assessments; sensory, speech and language, challenging behaviour etc) the Autism Hub shall signpost individuals to their local GP/Social Care Team. The aims and objectives of this service are to provide: * A weekly drop-in service 'Autism Hub' (Friday between 10.30 am - 2.00 pm) that is a safe environment focused on service users' needs. The hub shall be supported by 'experts by experience' volunteers that are generally recruited from the hub attendees. An aspiration shall be to achievement the 'Autism Friendly Kitemark' for the Hub but not exclusively. Signposting to other autism support services for example Creative Support. * Improved access for service users, unable to attend on a week day, by delivering a drop-in service on a Saturday morning, or a week day evening on a regular basis. The drop-in shall take place at an alternative venue and location in Telford e.g. a local library which enables access to wider facilities e.g. coffee shop, computers, leisure centre activities. Locations and venues shall be informed by service users and their needs. * An Autism West Midlands 'Specialist' team member(s) to be onsite weekly to provide service users with pre-diagnosis support and support to complete the various questionnaires. The AWM autism supporter shall provide post diagnostic support with the offer of a personalised care plan to those individuals who wish it * Scheduled activities, talks that meet the needs of service users enabling them to learn and develop new skills. * Sessions, utilising the expertise of community based providers/business, to support service users on site and raise awareness of opportunities. * Direct volunteer placements for adults seeking support to be work ready with guidance from the team. For example, a volunteering role to develop a self- sustaining Autism group within Telford to improve access to support. These may be run by volunteers with experience, or service users aspiring to develop their skills in this respect e.g. a young people's group. * Work experience placements for service users looking for support to bridge the gap between unemployment and paid work. * A 'Listening for Carers' element to the hub to effectively support Carers needs including bi monthly updates from the Carers Centre. * Facilitate the development of self-sustaining support groups across Telford. 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 TELFORD AND WREKIN CVS, the existing provider, via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The contract period shall be for an initial period of 1 years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an optional 2-year extension until 31st March 2028. The estimated lifetime contract value is PS331,173.00. The annual contract value is PS110.391.00 (based on 24/25 contract values)

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. This notice is retrospective and serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033091-2025
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
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
£331,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Haygate & Park
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Telford and Wrekin CVS

Further Information

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