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Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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22 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD)" is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This contract, valued at £163,240, is categorised under 'Medical specialist services' and takes place in the UK, specifically within Swansea Bay Health Board locations. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure, executed as a Direct Award from a framework without prior publication due to technical reasons. The awarded contract to Healios Limited commenced on 22nd January 2026, with the initial assessments needing completion by 31st March 2026, and the entire contract spanning 12 months.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services, particularly those experienced in providing autism and ADHD assessments. Companies with the capability to swiftly mobilise and deliver neurodevelopmental assessments will find this arrangement conducive to growth due to its focus on technical expertise and timely execution within a national framework. Large-scale enterprises or those with a strong presence in the UK healthcare sector, such as Healios Limited, are ideally positioned to leverage this procurement to expand their service offerings and establish stronger relationships with healthcare providers.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD)

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) via procurement route: PSR - Framework Call Off, Direct Award with No Competition Framework: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Project Reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework Allocated Unique Reference Number: F/097/SBU/(1)26.02

Lot Information

Lot 1

Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) via procurement route: PSR - Framework Call Off, Direct Award with No Competition Framework: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Project Reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework Allocated Unique Reference Number: F/097/SBU/(1)26.02 Initial assessments to be conducted prior to 31st March 2026. The contract duration will be 12 months, to allow time for the Provider to deliver full pathway until stabilisation.

Procurement Information

Due to timeline restricted funding and requirement to be commenced urgently to achieve initial assessments prior to 31st March 2026 the most suitable procurement route would be Direct award from Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Andrew Morgan
Contact Email
andrew.morgan12@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500697

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIOS

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