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Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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24 Nov 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service" in the Kent & Medway region has completed its award stage under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buyer, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, has finalized the contract with The Owl Centre Limited as the supplier. The service encompasses health services classified under CPV code 85100000 and is set to span from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method applied was limited, chosen without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on the unique nature of the service needed and the existence of no realistic alternative provider.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for SMEs in the health services sector to secure a contract for delivering autism diagnostic assessments. The existing framework allows for growth in service provision tailored to the specific needs of the population in the UKJ4 region. Businesses specialising in health service delivery, particularly those with capabilities in autism assessments, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The proven ability to offer comprehensive healthcare evaluations strategically positions service providers to leverage further public sector contracts within similar regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Title

Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service

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: 15th September 2025 - 14th September 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-05e6ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076287-2025
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
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
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

THE OWL CENTRE

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