Notice Information
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
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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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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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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