Notice Information
Notice Title
Provider Accreditation Process for Adult's Autism Assessment to Somerset Integrated Care Board
Notice Description
Somerset Integrated Card Board are awarding a contract. This is being awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of Adult's Autism Assessment to Buchanan Psychology.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The Adult Autism Assessment Service is commissioned to provide comprehensive, high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations and support of Autism for adults aged 18 years and above who do not have a previous autism diagnosis either as an adult or child/young person that are registered with a Somerset GP. The service aims to provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate diagnostic assessments for adults suspected of having autism. The primary objectives are to: * Provide a structured diagnostic pathway in line with NICE CG142. * Offer formulation-driven assessments that are sensitive to the needs of neurodiverse adults, using validated diagnostic tools. * Ensure early identification of autism-related needs and facilitate access to appropriate support services. * Develop post-diagnostic personalised plans tailored to each individual's needs, including referral to mental health services, vocational rehabilitation, and social care as appropriate. * Raise awareness of autism among healthcare providers, employers, and the wider community to foster inclusion and reduce stigma. A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The initial Contract period is 2 years from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2028 (with a 1 year extension being permitted up to 31 March 2029) Duration: 2 + 1 years This is a zero-based contract, based on historical activity the total spend is anticipated to be circa PS10,500 per year. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Options: Optional extension of up to 1 year.
Procurement Information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 2023 do not apply to this award.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06bda5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060109-2026
- 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
-
- CPV Codes
85100000 - Health services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 11 Jun 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- YEOVIL, SOMERSET
- Postcode
- BA22 8HR
- Post Town
- Bath
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK62 Somerset
- Delivery Location
- TLK23 Somerset CC
-
- Local Authority
- Somerset
- Electoral Ward
- Brympton
- Westminster Constituency
- Yeovil
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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