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AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for providing ad hoc Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) assessments for children due to overwhelming demand on services. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and covers the region of UKL14, operating under the open procedure method within the health services industry. As part of the contract process, representations from providers must be submitted by 15th December 2025. The contract commenced with an award on 2nd December 2025 following the procurement process which started with a tender notice published on 21st July 2025, and the completion of the award phase on 3rd December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in ASD diagnostic assessments, to collaborate in reducing waiting lists and improving health service delivery. Large-scale organisations like Autism Oxford UK Limited and Healios Limited have secured positions as suppliers, demonstrating the potential for similar enterprises to engage in such contracts. Businesses with capabilities to offer a multidisciplinary team approach, adhere to NICE guidelines, and provide sophisticated assessments can leverage this contract to expand their offerings in the health sector, thereby contributing to service improvement and achieving strategic growth objectives in the UK healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN

Notice Description

Due to exponential demand on services, HDUHB seeks to appoint suitable Provider(s) to support the Children's Neurodevelopmental Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) service to manage and reduce our waiting list in respect of diagnostic assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to exponential demand on services, HDUHB seeks to appoint suitable Provider(s) to support the Children's Neurodevelopmental Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) service to manage and reduce our waiting list in respect of diagnostic assessments. Patient cohorts would only be allocated to the external provider as and when funding becomes available, the funding streams include but are not limited to; Core Funding, Slippage Monies and any other sources of additional funding allocated to the service. HDUHB intends to award to a single or number of Provider(s) for children and young people over an initial three (3) year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. This is a zero-commitment contract, with volumes and service agreed between the HDUHB children's Neurodevelopmental service and Provider(s) as funding allows. Provision of Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) assessments, this requires a specialist approach, with specific standards to be met in accordance with NICE Guidelines, around: Multi-disciplinary Team Approach Gathering of Childhood development history Undertaking Clinical interview with informant Clinical Interview with individual Observation Assessment School information Use of a valid diagnostic tool as specified in current NICE guidance Diagnostic Threshold as set out in DSM5 or ICD-11

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151817
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151817
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20253 days 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
Michael Butler
Contact Email
michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AUTISM OXFORD

HEALIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL527402
    AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN - Due to exponential demand on services, HDUHB seeks to appoint suitable Provider(s) to support the Children's Neurodevelopmental Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) service to manage and reduce our waiting list in respect of diagnostic assessments.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC567680
    AD HOC AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN - Due to exponential demand on services, HDUHB seeks to appoint suitable Provider(s) to support the Children's Neurodevelopmental Autism Spectrum Diagnostic (ASD) service to manage and reduce our waiting list in respect of diagnostic assessments.

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