RTC Children and Young People ASD Assessment Services (2-18 years) and ADHD Assessment and Titration Services (8-18 years)

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board involves awarding a contract for the "RTC Children and Young People ASD Assessment Services (2-18 years) and ADHD Assessment and Titration Services (8-18 years)" focusing on psychiatrist or psychologist services. The process is categorised under services within the health industry and takes place in Exeter, UK, falling within the region coded UKK43. This award is a result of a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, awarded to Held Health Ltd, is intended to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension to 31st May 2031.

This contract award creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those offering child and young people's autism and ADHD assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in psychiatrist or psychologist services, can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with NHS entities. Through this contract, there is potential for business growth in providing specialised health services directly to patients, adhering to NHS frameworks and guidelines. Since Held Health Ltd was awarded this contract, similar businesses looking to enter or expand within the Devon region's health services market might find aligning with NHS procurement criteria advantageous.

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Notice Title

RTC Children and Young People ASD Assessment Services (2-18 years) and ADHD Assessment and Titration Services (8-18 years)

Notice Description

RTC Children and Young People ASD Assessment Services (2-18 years) and ADHD Assessment and Titration Services (8-18 years) for Devon patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Contract is awarded to deliver Autism assessments and ADHD assessments and titration services to 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: 2-18 year face to face PS1,350 8-18 years virtual PS1,250 ADHD Assessments, paid at PS950 (face to face), PS850 (virtual) and titration paid at PS400. The contract is from 01/06/2026 to 31/05/2029 with an optional 2 year extension to 31/05/2031. These are existing services delivered under Right to Choose arrangements. This is an award of a new contract to an existing provider that was contracted directly with NHS Devon.

Options: Optional two 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-06b7e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057487-2026
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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20264 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

HELD HEALTH

Further Information

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