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RTC Children and Young People (2-18 years) and Adult ASD Assessment

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:01

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09 Jun 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children, young people aged 8-18 years, and adults residing in Devon. This service falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and is classified within the industry of health. The awarded contract spans from 18 May 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an optional extension to 31 March 2028. The procurement process utilised was a direct award, compliant with the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing the usual public contracts regulations. The assessments will be provided virtually and in person, with pricing structured accordingly. This development highlights the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board's commitment to improving healthcare accessibility through the Right to Choose regulations.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in psychological and psychiatric services. The contract's flexibility, with its activity-based nature and no minimum value, enables businesses to scale their services according to demand. Additionally, the tender aligns with the strategic goal of enhancing healthcare services, presenting an opportunity for businesses capable of providing innovative, patient-centred solutions, particularly those experienced in delivering virtual assessments. The award to HealthHarmonie Ltd, a Birmingham-based SME, underscores the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively in such specialised procurement processes.

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Notice Title

RTC Children and Young People (2-18 years) and Adult ASD Assessment

Notice Description

Children and Young People (2-18 years) and Adult ASD Assessments for Devon patients

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contract is awarded to deliver Autism assessment to adults and CYP from Devon in line with Right To Choose regulations. The award has been made following direct award process B. The contract is activity based with no minimum value. ASD Assessments, including and all associated follow-up activity, paid at PS1,050 for adult virtual assessments, PS1,150 for adult face to face assessments. PS1,350 for 2-18 year olds face to face. PS1,250 for 8-18 year olds virtual The contract is from 18/05/2026 to 31/03/2027 with an optional 1 year extension to 31/03/2028.

Options: Optional one year extension included in the contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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 do not apply to this award. NHS Devon ICB were the award decision makers. The award decision was made by NHS Devon Right to Choose Steering Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054310-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHHARMONIE

Further Information

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