Children and Young People Autism Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support Service

NHS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board has confirmed the contract award for the Children and Young People Autism Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process, carried out without prior call for competition, culminated in an award to The Warren Neurodiversity Service, a subsidiary of Legendary Services Limited. The contract, valued based on patient activity, covers psychiatric and psychological services in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight. The contract was signed on 15th May 2026, commencing on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. The award notice was registered on 29th June 2026, following approval by the HIOW Spending Control Group.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities capable of providing specialised autism assessment and support services to children and young people. Firms with expertise in psychological services, particularly those familiar with the unique needs of autism spectrum conditions, are well-positioned to compete. The limited procurement method favours firms able to navigate direct award processes and engage effectively with integrated care networks. This creates a dynamic environment for SMEs like The Warren Neurodiversity Service, providing essential services and supporting innovation in care delivery for neurodiverse populations within the specified UK region.

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Notice Title

Children and Young People Autism Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support Service

Notice Description

Children and Young People (CYP) Autism Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be provided is for Children and Young People Autism Assessment and Post Diagnostic Support Service. The autism assessment service is accessible to all children and young people, aged between 3 years and 17 years, 364 days 18 years (19yrs with learning disability) registered with a GP surgery and living in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. This award has been made following direct award process B. This is a zero-baseline contract, the actual value is dependent upon patient choice, therefore, the overall value will vary depending on patient activity over the contract period. CYP Autism Local Accreditation Tariff Children and Young People Autism Assessment, Face-to-face PS1,050.00 Children and Young People Autism Assessment, Virtual PS950.00 Children and Young People Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment, Face-to-Face Where provider is registered to deliver Lot 3 under Children and Young People ADHD Assessment and Medication Management Local Requirement Specification PS1,200.00 The contract commences on the 1st of June 2026 until the 31st of March 2027. This is an existing service and a new provider.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. 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 the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060822-2026
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
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 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 HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WARREN NEURODIVERSITY SERVICE, SUBSIDIARY OF LEGENDARY SERVICES

Further Information

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