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Paediatric autism assessment

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process for paediatric autism assessments, classified under health services, with an open competition procurement method and placed under the services category. The process takes place in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the opportunity was announced on 27th January 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th February 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the enquiry period closes on 4th February 2026 at 5:00 PM. The contract period is expected to start on 22nd February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026, with an option for renewal up to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health services, as the evaluation will weigh both quality and cost criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in quality and innovation, social values, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability will be well-positioned to succeed. The contract's focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice further opens avenues for companies committed to public service values. With a base contract value of £40,000 and a maximum potential value of £48,000, it provides a financially worthwhile engagement for suitable candidates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paediatric autism assessment

Notice Description

Paediatric autism assessment for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Stevenson
Contact Email
debbie.stevenson@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01284 713854

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

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