NHS South Yorkshire ICB Primary Care ADHD Interface & Diagnostic Service Most Suitable Provider

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has announced their intention to award a contract for the Primary Care ADHD Interface & Diagnostic Service, with a focus on delivering psychiatrist or psychologist services. The service is set to operate in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and is aimed at patients aged 18 and above. The procurement follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with contract dates scheduled from 16th July 2026 to 15th July 2028. The service sought is valued at £960,376 for a two-year period, indicating a significant investment in primary care services within the region.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in primary care innovations and support services. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in scaling operations within primary care settings and integrating with general practice systems in Sheffield will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The tender process favours a quality-driven approach, with the Most Suitable Provider Process as the selection criteria, highlighting the importance of expertise and effective service delivery in psychiatric or psychological diagnostics. Additionally, businesses that can align with the SY ICB ADHD and Autism Assessment Commissioning Policy and contribute to economic, social, and environmental well-being in the area are especially well-placed to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

NHS South Yorkshire ICB Primary Care ADHD Interface & Diagnostic Service Most Suitable Provider

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The intention is to award a contract following the Most Suitable Provider Process.<br/><br/>The service will be a Primary Care ADHD Interface & Diagnostic Service, operating within Sheffield for patients aged 18 and above. Service provision will be in line with the SY ICB ADHD/Autism Commissioning Policy.<br/><br/>The value of the contract is PS960,376 for a 2 year contract duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will be a Primary Care ADHD Interface & Diagnostic Service, operating within Sheffield for patients aged 18 and above. Service provision will be in line with the SY ICB ADHD/Autism Commissioning Policy. The aims and objectives of the service are to provide the following Primary Care Led functions:
* ADHD Interface Service - supporting effective new adult ADHD referrals from wider primary care; screening/triage of referrals; signposting patients to needs-led support; GP with Extended Role in ADHD (GPwER) to assess patient referrals suitable for a Primary Care based diagnostic assessment. Patients who need a specialist referral will be referred according to Patient Choice.

* GPwER Diagnostic Assessment Clinics: ADHD GPwER clinic model provides adult ADHD assessment and diagnosis for patients clinically assessed as being suitable for primary care diagnosis

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.

The approximate lifetime value of the service is PS960,376.00

This is a new service.

The service will run from 16/07/2026 to 15/07/2028

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 Procurement Act 2024 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15th July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/><br/>The decision maker was: ??<br/><br/>No conflicts of interest were identified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,376 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£960,376 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 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 SOUTH 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY CARE SHEFFIELD

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