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Daisy Chain Autism Hubs

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Daisy Chain Autism Hubs" contract was conducted by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the community health services industry category, with a focus on providing support to families and carers of neurodivergent children and young people in Gateshead, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the awarding of the contract taking place under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £34,000, will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. It was awarded through a limited procurement method, where no prior publication of a call for competition was required due to the urgency of the need.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. It aligns well with companies like Daisy Chain Autism and Neurodiversity, an SME that successfully secured the contract. Such contracts can allow businesses to expand their service offering, engage in meaningful community work, and strengthen their portfolio within the healthcare sector by delivering essential services tailored to immediate and critical needs. This opportunity is broadly suitable for skilled providers who can swiftly address safety and quality care requirements in healthcare support services.

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Notice Title

Daisy Chain Autism Hubs

Notice Description

Daisy Chain provide a range of services and support to families and carers of children and young people who are neurodivergent who live in Gateshead. Support includes information, advice and support including peer, group and individual support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Daisy Chain provide a range of services and support to families and carers of children and young people who are neurodivergent who live in Gateshead. Support includes information, advice and support including peer, group and individual support. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The lifetime value of the contract is PS34,000. Contract Start Date: 01/07/2026 Contract End Date: 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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-069b54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045515-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20258 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 NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAISY CHAIN AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY

Further Information

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