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Autism Engagement and Works - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership)

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:01

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has issued an intention to award notice for the provision of community health services focused on autism engagement and works. The titled service, "Autism Engagement and Works - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership)," aims to support autistic adults and their families in Bradford District and Craven. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime without the application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement phase is currently at tender update, with the decision-maker being the Budget Holder and Bradford Executive Leadership Team. The formal award of the contract has already occurred, signalling progression past the standstill period which was set for 30 March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in autism engagement programs and employment support for autistic adults. The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking providers capable of enhancing social skills, workplace readiness, and independence among adults with autism. This contract, valued at £202,794, has been awarded to Specialist Autism Services, indicating the potential for partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for local service providers in the Yorkshire region. Businesses with expertise in delivering tailored health and social care programmes within the scope of autism services could synergise effectively with this initiative.

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Notice Title

Autism Engagement and Works - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership)

Notice Description

The service supports autistic adults (18+) and their families in Bradford District and Craven by delivering Autism Engagement programs to build social skills, confidence, and independence, alongside Autism Works, which focuses on employment readiness, workplace skills, and supported work placements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Authority; NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.
Autism Engagement and Works - Specialist Autism Services
Contract term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 (3 years) Additional 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 or the Procurement Act 2023 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 30 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net

Decision Maker: Budget Holder and Bradford Executive Leadership Team

Assessment: A narrative description considered against the key criteria and basic selection criteria resulting in a pass/fail assessment.

There were no conflicts of interests 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 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 30 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030919-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,794 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks 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 WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST AUTISM SERVICES

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