Tender

PSR Direct Award A Notice - CAMHS ADHD Assessment tool

TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2025 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 11:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CAMHS ADHD Assessment Tool has been conducted by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. This direct award focuses on health and social work services within the UK, specifically benefiting the regions UKC and UKE. As of 5th November 2025, the procurement stage is in the tender update phase, having progressed from its initial planning stage noted on 27th October 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £142,986.87, uses a Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It highlights the acquisition of the QbTest system from Qbtech Ltd, designed to objectively assess ADHD symptoms.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the development or supply of health diagnostic tools, particularly those with experience in ADHD assessment technologies. The procurement is particularly suited for innovative healthcare companies that offer unique, clinically-proven solutions for neurological assessments, supporting a cost-efficient and effective approach. The involvement of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust underscores its emphasis on healthcare innovation and efficacy in mental health services, thereby appealing to businesses capable of aligning with these strategic healthcare priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSR Direct Award A Notice - CAMHS ADHD Assessment tool

Notice Description

The Qbtech system QbTest offers an objective method for measuring the three core signs of ADHD - hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity - in children, adolescents and adults. The test system is used to support diagnosis and to show response to and progress of treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The decision makers where: Brian Cranna - Director of Operations and Transformation North Yorkshire and York Care Group(30/09/25), Jamie Todd - Director of Operations & Transformation DTVF CAMHS, Adult Mental Health and Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Services Care Group (30/09/25), Mel Woodcock - General Manager North Yorkshire, York & Selby CAMHS & LD Services (30/09/25), James Graham - General Manager Durham and Tees Valley Community CAMHS (30/09/25) Steven Smith and Claire Bestford Principle Finance Business Partners NYY and DTV. (30/09/25) Liz Romaniak - Director of Finance, Estate and facilities - (20/10/25) No Conflicts of interest where identified or declared. Qbtech Ltd is the sole provider of QbTest, the only FDA Cleared, EMA registered and CE Marked medical device available in the UK to objectively measure Hyperactivity, Inattention and Impulsivity. QbTest is cleared for use as an aid in the assessment and treatment evaluation of ADHD for those aged 6-60 years old. Details of the FDA Clearances are: To aid in the clinical assessment of ADHD in children (K040894); To aid in the clinical assessment of ADHD in adolescents and adults (K122149); and: To aid in the evaluation of treatment interventions in patients with ADHD (K133382). QbTest is the only ADHD test with NHS cost-efficiency d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d40b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071173-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£142,986 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jemma
Contact Email
jemma.amer1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7867537014

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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