Planning

Neurodiversity pathway for individuals accessing the Waiting Well and WorkWell services in North Cumbria.

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Pemberton House, Sunderland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Neurodiversity pathway, intended for individuals accessing the Waiting Well and WorkWell services in North Cumbria. The initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically guidance services (CPV 85312310), and is classified as a light-touch regime service. Currently, a market engagement exercise is underway. The board has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market capacity and interest in delivering the services. Interested parties can access RFI documentation starting 5th November 2025, with submissions due by 12:00 on 18th November 2025. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st October 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in care pathways and guidance services that cater to neurodiverse populations. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for participation, considering the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement notice. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their service offerings and build a partnership with a leading regional health authority. The initiative supports growth by encouraging innovative solutions that enhance service delivery within North Cumbria, providing a platform for organisations to forge lasting impacts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Neurodiversity pathway for individuals accessing the Waiting Well and WorkWell services in North Cumbria.

Notice Description

NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is managing this market engagement exercise for the provision of a Neurodiversity pathway for individuals accessing the Waiting Well and WorkWell services in North Cumbria. The ICB is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services

Planning Information

NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is managing this market engagement exercise for the provision of Neurodiversity pathway for individuals accessing the Waiting Well and WorkWell services in North Cumbria. The ICB is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service. It should also be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NENC is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you have already registered on the system (e.g. to access contracts with another Health Family organisation) then there is no need to re-register. If you have not already done so you should now register as a Supplier on the shared system. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. If you find that you need any advice or support in registering, please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The RFI documentation will be accessible from Wednesday 05 November 2025 and completed RFI responses must be returned by 12:00 on Tuesday 18 November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071284-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

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