Award

Autism Diagnostic Assessment

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board awarding a contract for the provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in the Kent & Medway region. Classified under the health services industry, this contract was executed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete,' with the contract being awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The relevant dates include a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The award was confirmed on the 1st of October, 2025, to Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic assessments. Companies focusing on medical consulting or those offering specialised diagnostic services could leverage this procurement for business growth. Given the direct award nature, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd, already identified as the supplier, have been successful in securing such contracts, emphasizing the suitability of localised, specialised entities in capitalising on these opportunities within the public healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

Autism Diagnostic Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in Kent & Medway

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in Kent & Medway.

This contract has been awarded under Direct Award B.

The contract has been awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependant on the activity delivered.

Contract Period: 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This is an existing service.

These are existing suppliers.

Options: The contract may be extended for 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provide Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067918-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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 KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
William Clark
Contact Email
william.clark7@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SINCLAIR-STRONG CONSULTANTS

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