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Autism Diagnostic Assessments

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Jan 2026 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process for providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments under the title of "Autism Diagnostic Assessments". This contract, valued at £1,248,000, aims to offer diagnostic assessments to individuals in Salford via clinical referrals by GPs, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the health services industry category and utilises a limited procurement method. The contracting authority has identified this as a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 governing the award. Written representations are to be sent by 9th February 2026 as the standstill period begins, following this notice.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering quality, innovative, and sustainable diagnostic solutions while addressing health inequalities and maximizing social value. Large organisations, akin to AXIA ASD Ltd, which has been involved as a supplier, are well-suited to participate due to the high-value nature of the contract and the emphasis on quality and collaboration. Engaging in this process can bolster a business's reputation in government contracting and create avenues for long-term partnerships with the NHS and associated public healthcare bodies. The procurement method emphasising direct awards underlines the potential for businesses with a strong track record and innovative service delivery models to align closely with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Diagnostic Assessments

Notice Description

The aim of this service is to provide diagnostic assessment to Salford people, identified by GPs as being clinically appropriate for referral. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. The total contract value will be PS1,248,000. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 9th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 20%, Value 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% and Social Value - 20%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06115d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007777-2026
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
£1,248,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIA ASD

Further Information

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