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ADHD Services for Adults and Children - Provider Accreditation

NHS Thames Valley ICB

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18 Jun 2026 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed a procurement process for ADHD Services for Adults and Children, awarding the contract to The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically classified under miscellaneous health services, with the contract implementation commencing on 1st April 2026. The contract, which was awarded through a direct award process, spans an initial term of 24 months, with options to extend it twice for up to 12 months each. The decision was made as per the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The services are headquartered in Cowley, UKJ1 region, allowing NHS Thames Valley ICB to ensure quality provision without adversely impacting local ADHD services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly in the area of ADHD treatment. Companies like The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd, which focus on high-quality, patient-focused offerings, are well-suited to such tenders. The contract's emphasis on patient choice and quality over price suggests opportunities for those capable of providing customizable, patient-centric services. Furthermore, the structure of the contract, based on a cost-per-case payment mechanism, could appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can adapt to varied demand while maintaining high service quality. The direct award approach indicates the value in having specialised expertise and capacity to quickly meet regulatory and care quality standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADHD Services for Adults and Children - Provider Accreditation

Notice Description

NHS Thames Valley ICB is commissioning ADHD Services for Adults and Children to ensure that supply meets the demands of their population and that service users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, ensuring that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local ADHD services. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd for Lot 1 - ADHD Services for Adults, and Lot 2 - ADHD Services for Children, in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of 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. The initial contract term is 24 months, with the option to extend twice for up to 12 months each time. The contract period commenced on the 01 April 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

ADHD Services for Adults - Provider Accreditation

NHS Thames Valley ICB is commissioning ADHD Services for Adults and Children to ensure that supply meets the demands of their population and that service users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, ensuring that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local ADHD services. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd for Lot 1 - ADHD Services for Adults, in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of 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. The initial contract term is 24 months, with the option to extend twice for up to 12 months each time. The contract period commenced on the 01 April 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Option to extend twice for up to 12 months each time.

ADHD Services for Children - Provider Accreditation

NHS Thames Valley ICB is commissioning ADHD Services for Adults and Children to ensure that supply meets the demands of their population and that service users can choose a provider that most suits their individual needs, ensuring that quality and safety are central to provision and that the service does not adversely impact the ability to deliver local ADHD services. The Commissioner is directly awarding, following direct award process B, a contract to The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd for Lot 2 - ADHD Services for Children, in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of 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. The initial contract term is 24 months, with the option to extend twice for up to 12 months each time. The contract period commenced on the 01 April 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Option to extend twice for up to 12 months each time.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice, following direct award process B. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and / or The Procurement Act do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057752-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Thames Valley ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COWLEY
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence Ltd

Further Information

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