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Autism Diagnostic Assessment

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Awarded via a direct award procedure without prior publication, the contract signifies the conclusion of the procurement stage with the contract awarded to Insight Diagnostics Global Limited. The service, which will be held in Kent and Medway, falls under the health services category with a CPV classification of 85100000. The contract period covers 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension, though it comes with no guarantee of activity, potentially affecting the value based on the delivered activity.

This awarded tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health diagnostics, particularly those focusing on autism assessments. It favours enterprises with existing capabilities in providing health services to regional bodies like the NHS, and given the direct award nature, it minimises competitive bidding pressures. Insight Diagnostics Global Limited, an SME supplier, has been selected for this contract, showcasing the potential for similar enterprises to engage in public sector contracts, which may contribute to their business growth through service delivery and networking within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Autism Diagnostic Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in Kent & Medway.

This contract has been awarded under Direct Award B.

The contract has been awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependant on the activity delivered.

Contract Period: 17th November 2025 - 16th November 2028 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This is an existing service.

These are existing suppliers.

Options: The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provide Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022517-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 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 KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIAGNOSTICS GLOBAL

Further Information

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