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NHS Mid and South Essex ICB CYP Autism CYP ASD/ADHD Services

NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Children and Young People ADHD/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) services. This process falls under the Healthcare Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, specifically using the Direct Award Process B. The contract, awarded to Community Assessment Therapy Services Ltd (CATS), involves delivering these services with no guaranteed level of activity, meaning the contract value will vary based on the actual services delivered. The services are set to be provided from the 1st of March 2026 through the 28th of February 2027 in Essex, located within the UKH3 region. This procurement process follows a limited method where no prior publication of a call for competition was required due to it being outside the scope of certain procurement directives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers in the healthcare services industry, especially those offering specialised psychiatric or psychological services. Businesses with expertise in delivering patient choice-oriented services for ADHD and ASD, particularly tailored for children and young people, stand to benefit. Engaging in this contract can enhance a provider's visibility and credibility within the NHS, potentially leading to further opportunities. The tender method, which bypasses traditional competitive bidding processes, suggests that well-positioned local or specialised service providers with a proven track record in similar healthcare delivery can expect to thrive in these roles, driving business growth in a stable and structured healthcare environment.

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Notice Title

NHS Mid and South Essex ICB CYP Autism CYP ASD/ADHD Services

Notice Description

The ICB Commissioners in NHS Mid and South Essex wish to provide their patients with a choice of providers who can deliver high quality Children and Young People ADHD/ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (CATS) services and care in accordance with the terms of this agreement and in particular all relevant Guidance. The service provided under this notice will be for CYP ADHD/ASD CATS Services under patient choice provision. The contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply. These contracts have been awarded with no guarantee of activity. The actual contract value will vary dependent on the activity delivered. Therefore, this notice outlines a total contract value of PS0.00. )

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provided under this notice will be for Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD/ASD Services under patient choice provision. This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply. The contracts are awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependent upon the activity delivered. Therefore, this notice outlines a total contract value of PS0.00. The services will be delivered between the 01st of March 2026 to the 28th February 2027. The providers are an existing provider of Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD/ASD Services to the NHS MSE ICB.

Procurement Information

This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06126a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008222-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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 MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esther.pettigrew@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT THERAPY SERVICES LTD (CATS

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