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Paediatric autism assessment capacity

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking to boost its paediatric autism assessment capacity due to increasing referral rates. This procurement process invites qualified providers to deliver 88 autism assessments to alleviate extended patient waiting times. The tender, titled "Paediatric autism assessment capacity," falls under the health services category and is geographically focused on the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, submissions must be completed by 8th May 2026, with enquiries concluding on 6th May 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18th May and may extend until July 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for service providers in health care, particularly those specialising in paediatric autism assessments. It opens possibilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) through an open procurement method. With a gross contract value of £204,000, providers can compete based on various criteria such as quality, cost, and integration strategies. The procurement encourages improving access and reducing health inequalities, presenting a strategic opening for businesses with expertise in these areas to contribute meaningfully and expand their reach in the public sector health domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paediatric autism assessment capacity

Notice Description

Due to a sustained increase in referral rates, demand for paediatric autism assessments now exceeds the Trust's current service capacity. This has resulted in extended waiting times for patients requiring assessment. To address this backlog and improve timeliness of care, the Trust intends to procure additional capacity through the outsourcing of 88 autism assessments on a cost-and-volume basis. The Trust invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver these assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038764-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

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