Clinical Partners ADHD & Autism Assessment and Treatment Services - CYP & Adults

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board have awarded a contract to Clinical Partners Limited for the provision of ADHD and Autism assessment and treatment services for children, young people, and adults in the regions of Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85121270 for psychiatrist or psychologist services, follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations. The contract was signed on 12th June 2026 and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, coinciding with a formal clustering arrangement leading to a merger with Gloucestershire ICB by April 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure, allowing for a direct contract award without prior publication, in alignment with the Right to Choose requirements. This tender is now at the award stage, with the contract confirmed to be complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with capabilities in ADHD and Autism assessments and treatments. SMEs like Clinical Partners Limited, the successful provider, exemplify the type of organisations well-suited to compete in such territories. With no guarantee of contract value but a focus on patient choice, businesses that can deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and can manage pharmacological treatments will find this tender advantageous. The initiative encourages collaborative continuity of care with primary service providers, thus supporting businesses that can integrate effectively within wider healthcare networks.

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Notice Title

Clinical Partners ADHD & Autism Assessment and Treatment Services - CYP & Adults

Notice Description

Provision of ADHD and Autism assessment service for children, young people and adults in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Provider will also be required to titrate and medicate patients diagnosed with ADHD who wish to receive pharmacological treatment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will offer an ADHD and Autism assessment service. Patients receiving a diagnosis of ADHD and wishing to begin pharmacological treatment will be offered titration and follow up medication appointments, until they are stabilised on an appropriate dose. The provider will then either retain the patient for ongoing prescribing and review or, if their GP practice is signed up to the Shared Care Local Enhanced Service in BNSSG, they will be discharged back to primary care to manage this. Patients diagnosed with Autism will be offered some Post Diagnostic Support, although this may be limited to signposting to appropriate local organisations. The award has been made following Direct Award Process B. The procurement has been conducted in line with Right to Choose requirements. This is an activity-based contract with no guaranteed value. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 without a provision for extension included NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027.

Procurement Information

The procurement has been conducted in line with Right to Choose requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056166-2026
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

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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks 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 BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL PARTNERS

Further Information

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