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Essex Neurodiversity Services

NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is proceeding with the Essex Neurodiversity Services procurement, currently at the award stage. The procurement aims to support families with children and young adults who have additional needs or disabilities across Mid and South Essex. The contract, valued at £67,524, is expected to run indicatively from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This service falls under the community health services industry category. The process follows a limited procurement method in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, starting with a standstill period where representations by providers must be submitted by June 16, 2026. The decision for this award is managed by the ICB Executive Board and adheres to criteria including Quality & Innovation and Social Value, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the community health services sector, particularly those specialising in neurodiversity assistance. Companies already operating within Mid and South Essex or having the capability to extend their services to this region would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given that the contract is awarded to an existing provider currently satisfying service standards, businesses looking to participate should emphasize their ability to meet stringent quality and performance benchmarks. Opportunities exist for SMEs, as evidenced by the involvement of a small to medium enterprise, SPECIAL NEEDS AND PARENTS LIMITED, in supplying these services, highlighting the potential for smaller entities to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Title

Essex Neurodiversity Services

Notice Description

Neurodiversity services to inform, encourage and support families with children and young people who have any additional needs or disability. allows parents and carers to grow in strength and knowledge so they are better equipped to give the best possible help to their children. Offers families across Mid and South Essex for those who need support. and is available to any family for children and young people aged 0 - 25. The aim is to provide a safe environment offering a wide range of support and specialist services to help increase a families resilience and empower them in preparation to handle difficult situations in the future by providing parental groups, social integration and signposting appropriate information. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Neurodiversity services to inform, encourage and support families with children and young people who have any additional needs or disability. allows parents and carers to grow in strength and knowledge so they are better equipped to give the best possible help to their children. Offers families across Mid and South Essex for those who need support. and is available to any family for children and young people aged 0 - 25. The aim is to provide a safe environment offering a wide range of support and specialist services to help increase a families resilience and empower them in preparation to handle difficult situations in the future by providing parental groups, social integration and signposting appropriate information. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Page 5 to 8 Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract. The contract is for 12 months indicatively from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 subject to contract conclusion. The indicative value for the service is PS67,524.

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 avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract 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 decision makers by Tuesday 16th January 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. Written Representation should be sent to: Kevin.Edwards@Attain.co.uk The Decision Maker for this award was the ICB's Executive Board There were no conflicts of interest declared by individuals making the decision. All five key criteria were utilised in determining the suitability and continuation of the provider and weighting was distributed equally across the criteria as all were felt to be important. The provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract, based on the DAP C assessment to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052422-2026
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
£67,524 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days 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 ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIAL NEEDS AND PARENTS

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