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London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD)

LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST

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13 Nov 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, involved the award of a contract titled "London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD)" under the Health Care Services industry category. It is focused on addressing the delay in autism assessments for children in the London area, specifically in region UKI44. The current procurement stage is the award stage, as indicated by the intention to award notice published on 13 November 2025. The contract is valued at £120,560 (excluding VAT) and is expected to span over six months. Interested parties were required to respond by 21 November 2025. The process did not follow the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015 but was instead governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a limited procurement method without prior publication.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that focus on paediatric care and autism assessments. The award to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) highlights the NHS's commitment to reducing patient wait times and improving service accessibility. Firms that excel in delivering efficient, cost-effective health services with high quality standards could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and enhancing their market reputation. The strategic location in London furthermore presents a vibrant backdrop for potential collaborations and networking within the health services sector.

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Notice Title

London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD)

Notice Description

1.1. The Trust has a requirement to reduce the backlog of children waiting for Initial Paediatric Assessments, specifically Autism assessments. Current waiting times exceed 52 weeks, with 943 children waiting. This paper recommends the award of a contract to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) to deliver 137 Autism assessments within the required timeframe

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1. The Trust has a requirement to reduce the backlog of children waiting for Initial Paediatric Assessments, specifically Autism assessments. Current waiting times exceed 52 weeks, with 943 children waiting. This paper recommends the award of a contract to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) to deliver 137 Autism assessments within the required timeframe.

1.2. The new contract will maintain high standards of quality and innovation while ensuring quicker access to autism assessments. It will reduce the backlog of patients waiting over 52 weeks, provide faster assessment turnaround compared to standard NHS provision, improve patient experience through local, face-to-face services and deliver value for money through competitive rates.
The estimated contract value is PS120,560 (exc. VAT) over 6 months

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 decision makers by 21 November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073475-2025
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
Large

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
£120,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 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
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Nadeem Ilyas
Contact Email
nadeem.ilyas2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE13 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Ladywell
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON EARLY AUTISM DIAGNOSIS (LEAD

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