AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN

HYWEL DDA LOCAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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AwardUpdate

26 May 2026 at 09:07

AwardUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 14:08

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 15:28

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN" is conducted by Hywel Dda Local University Health Board, based in Carmarthen, Wales (region UKL14). This contracting procedure focuses on providing health and social work services under the industry classification of the same name (CPV: 85000000). The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Healios Limited. The contract's duration spans 1440 days and was signed on 2nd December 2025. This process was governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. The procurement method employed here is not applicable under traditional regulations, demonstrating a tailored approach to healthcare service selection. The initial stage of this procurement was called for an open procedure, with submissions having closed on 8th August 2025.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in autism spectrum diagnostics. Service providers capable of conducting multidisciplinary assessments, as per NICE Guidelines, will find significant opportunities within this contract. As the demand for autism spectrum diagnostic assessment services for children rises exponentially, businesses that offer specialised health services, including clinical interviews and developmental assessments, will be well-positioned to tap into this need. Such engagements allow businesses to diversify their service offerings, and expand their client base, particularly within the public sector, thereby fostering business growth. Given the scale and duration of this tender, larger health service providers with the capability to meet high service demands and adhere to specific regulations will find this opportunity especially attractive.

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Notice Title

AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN

Notice Description

Due to exponential demand on services, HDUHB seeks to appoint suitable Provider(s) to support the Children's Neurodevelopmental Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) service to manage and reduce our waiting list in respect of diagnostic assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ad Hoc ASD assessments for Children

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20256 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
HYWEL DDA LOCAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AUTISM OXFORD

HEALIOS

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