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Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments to Healios Limited. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and addresses the increasing demand for diagnostic services for children and young people up to 18 years old. The primary location for service delivery is in Cardiff, with a flexible approach to digital and face-to-face assessments. The contract was signed on 10th February 2025, and the procurement method was open, with the tender stage concluding on 14th January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for health service providers with expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Suitable businesses include those presenting a clinically led approach with qualified staff adhering to professional body standards. The contract aims for the completion of 360 diagnostic assessments annually, ensuring services are accessible between 8am to 8pm, including weekends, to accommodate the needs of children, young people, and their families. This tender is ideal for companies capable of swift service implementation within six weeks of referral and meeting robust clinical supervision and safeguarding standards.

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Notice Title

Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments

Notice Description

The Health Board is responsible for the delivery of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic services to children and young people up to the age of 18 years old. This is currently delivered by a multidisciplinary team through a mixed method delivery of face to face and virtual clinics.Due to a significant increase in demand, the Health Board is seeking to implement additional clinical resource to undertake appropriate diagnostic assessments for Neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The additional clinical resource will support in the clinical delivery of assessment to children and young people who have been waiting for assessment for over 2 years.Preferably the additional clinical resource would deliver assessment activity through an appropriate digital platform, although delivery does not have to be limited to digital and appropriate face to face delivery will be acceptable.Key Objectives - to include but not limited to:-clinically led-Be able to deliver Neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments for conditions including ASD and ADHD-Be able to complete a full diagnostic assessment within 4 weeks of the first assessment appointment-Be staffed by appropriately qualified clinicians who adhere to recognised professional body standards with an appropriate level of practical experience. Staff must hold safeguarding level 3 certification and an enhanced DBS check-Meet the standards of the current clinical evidence base for diagnostic assessment as outlined in NICE Guidance-Allow for flexible access to assessment between 8am - 8pm to best meet the needs of CYP and their Parent/s Carers. If possible, services should be provided over the weekend.- Be able to adhere to local policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding-Mirror the core services in the management of DNAs and communication of these-Have a clear clinical supervision model in place within an appropriate governance framework.Key Outputs - to include but not limited to:Diagnostic Assessments-360 Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments-Assessing for ASD / ADHD or both as appropriate-Assessments should be fully completed with outcome / diagnosis confirmed with the family within 4 weeks of the first assessment appointmentAssessments should commence no later than 6 weeks from the date the referral is accepted into your service.All assessments should have commenced before the end of the 2024-2025 financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146595
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146595
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community 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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Nicola Craven
Contact Email
nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500686

Buyer Location

Locality
BAGLAN
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIOS

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