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POW-OJEU-58070 - Neurodevelopment Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Young People

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

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently completed a procurement process for neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments aimed at children and young people. The procurement, titled "POW-OJEU-58070 - Neurodevelopment Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Young People," is within the health industry category and took place with a focus on UK Region (UKL24). The process reached the contract award stage with Wade Therapy Services Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £160,000, was signed on 24 February 2025, following an open procurement method. The service is designed to address the increased referral demand for assessments of ASD and ADHD, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, and aligns with the Welsh Government’s waiting time targets.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering multi-disciplinary, bilingual assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like WADE Therapy Services Ltd, which successfully obtained the contract, have shown they can effectively compete in such tenders. Companies with expertise in neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments or those offering technological solutions in healthcare assessments are well-suited to leverage the opportunities provided by this and similar contracts. The openness to electronically submitted bids can broaden participation, allowing for increased business growth and diversification into public health projects.

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Notice Title

POW-OJEU-58070 - Neurodevelopment Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Young People

Notice Description

The PTHB children and young peoples (CYP) ND service has experienced an increase in referral demand for diagnostic assessment of ASD and ADHD since its inception in 2018, compounded by the COVID pandemic. The service is required to satisfy a Welsh Government (WG) ND diagnostic assessment 26 week referral to assessment (RTA) waiting time target but Powys has insufficient workforce capacity to meet current demand. To address the RTA waiting list in part, externally delivered multi-disciplinary, bilingual assessments are being procured.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The PTHB children and young peoples (CYP) ND service has experienced an increase in referral demand for diagnostic assessment of ASD and ADHD since its inception in 2018, compounded by the COVID pandemic. The service is required to satisfy a Welsh Government (WG) ND diagnostic assessment 26 week referral to assessment (RTA) waiting time target but Powys has insufficient workforce capacity to meet current demand. To address the RTA waiting list in part, externally delivered multi-disciplinary, bilingual assessments are being procured. The scope of this quote is to include the provision of CYP ND diagnostic assessments on behalf of PTHB. We are seeking quotations against the following requirements:- a) To undertake up to 56 (this number may increase) multidisciplinary diagnostic assessments of CYP over the age of 5/6 years with suspected ASD and/or ADHD, in accordance with National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines CG128 - Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis, and NG87 - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management, and the Together for Children and Young People all Wales ND Diagnostic Assessment Pathway (2018) and respective 8 standards. NB The assessments must be available in English or Welsh. b) Each assessment must comprise: - - An overview of core autism and ADHD symptoms and signs that have been present since early childhood including the pervasiveness and impact of these on the individual. - Early developmental history. - Details of any behavioural problems and impact. - Assessment of functioning at home, in education. - History of any physical and mental health conditions. - Previous diagnosis or signs of other neurodevelopmental conditions. Direct observation of core autism and/or ADHD signs and symptoms. This must include at least one face-to-face meeting with the client. c) Within each assessment, the possibility of differential diagnoses and co-existing disorders or conditions must be evaluated and outlined within the report, including:- - Other neurodevelopmental conditions - Mental Health disorders - Neurological disorders - Physical disorders - Language disorder d) As part of the assessment process the successful contractor must adhere to the following communication standards:- - Consent for any information sharing requirements is obtained from the client. - The client receives an ND friendly appointment notification, which clearly explains what to expect from the assessment process at least 2 weeks in advance of appointment - The client is verbally informed (in person or online) of the outcome of the assessment and the reasons for the decision on the diagnosis within 7 days of the completion of assessment - A comprehensive report is provided to the client (in Welsh if requested), GP and Powys ND service within 14 days of completion of assessments, the report must contain: i. Summary of diagnostic information gathered ii. The client's personal/educational history and background. iii. Clear diagnostic conclusion and clinical formulation iv. Profile of individual's needs, strengths and difficulties v. Recommendations for future support e) Information resources specified by the PTHB ND service will be provided to those individuals who receive a diagnosis and their family / carers. f) The contractor will resource and take responsibility for:- - Scheduling appointments. - Producing clinical letters and reports to standards outlined by PTHB ND service. - Completing case file records of sessions and securely sharing those with PTHB - Appropriately responding to queries from individuals/families in respect of the diagnostic assessment - Arranging and funding appropriate premises in which to undertake assessments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146937
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Gregg Roberts
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978291161

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WADE THERAPY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496731
    POW-OJEU-58070 - Neurodevelopment Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Young People - The PTHB children and young peoples (CYP) ND service has experienced an increase in referral demand for diagnostic assessment of ASD and ADHD since its inception in 2018, compounded by the COVID pandemic. The service is required to satisfy a Welsh Government (WG) ND diagnostic assessment 26 week referral to assessment (RTA) waiting time target but Powys has insufficient workforce capacity to meet current demand. To address the RTA waiting list in part, externally delivered multi-disciplinary, bilingual assessments are being procured.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN515770
    POW-OJEU-58070 - Neurodevelopment Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Young People - The PTHB children and young peoples (CYP) ND service has experienced an increase in referral demand for diagnostic assessment of ASD and ADHD since its inception in 2018, compounded by the COVID pandemic. The service is required to satisfy a Welsh Government (WG) ND diagnostic assessment 26 week referral to assessment (RTA) waiting time target but Powys has insufficient workforce capacity to meet current demand. To address the RTA waiting list in part, externally delivered multi-disciplinary, bilingual assessments are being procured.

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