Adult ADHD Services to Support individuals 18 years + with Neurodevelopment Conditions

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

26 Jun 2026 at 10:31

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, based in Warrington, has awarded a two-year contract to Liverpool Adult ADHD Ladders of Life Limited for delivering adult ADHD services in Liverpool. This initiative, part of a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 31st March 2028, with possible extension. The annual contract value is £248,486 plus any NHS uplift, totaling £496,572 over two years. Focused on health services to support individuals 18 years and older with neurodevelopmental conditions, this tender aims to integrate community-based models in line with NICE guidelines for ADHD management.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health services for neurodevelopmental conditions, specifically those offering aftercare and support for adults with ADHD. Organisations versed in providing innovative, evidence-based care models are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of fostering integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. Additionally, firms emphasising social value, improving access, and reducing health inequalities will find this contract aligns with their strengths. The focus on enhancing quality and innovation ensures that services are both effective and collaboratively produced, offering growth potential for businesses adept at delivering tailored healthcare solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adult ADHD Services to Support individuals 18 years + with Neurodevelopment Conditions

Notice Description

The Ladders of Life is a 3rd sector organisation and provides support for individuals aged 18+ with neurodevelopmental conditions (ND). LOL provide this support as part of the local ND pathway in Liverpool supporting management of suspected and diagnosed ADHD in line with NICE guidance (ADHD diagnosis and Management, 2018). LOL is a fully inclusive, non-threatening, user-friendly and confidential service. The service provides a range of practical and evidence-based adult ADHD aftercare and support services in Liverpool that are community-based, effective and result in an integrated aftercare partnership model of successfully delivering a community ND service need that is both personalised and co-produced. LOL offer both individual and group sessions for individuals with ADHD and their families which focus on management strategies, access to wider services, resources and peer support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Liverpool Place intend to award a 2 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Adult ADHD Services in Liverpool. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2028 (with provision for a One year extension) and has an annual contract value of PS248,486. (+any NHS uplift). Total value for 2 years PS496,572 (plus annual uplift).

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£496,572 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL ADULT ADHD LADDERS OF LIFE

Further Information

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