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Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments

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

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12 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for the provision of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments. This contract falls under the services industry category and is aimed at reducing neurodevelopmental assessment backlogs within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board region (UKL22). The contract was officially awarded on 7th January 2026, with the procurement handled under a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) framework without competition. This contract, valued at £649,525, is scheduled to last for 180 days and aims to provide 377 assessments by 31st March 2026, reflecting a focused and expedited approach to meet urgent healthcare demands.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers with the capability to deliver specialised healthcare assessments under tight deadlines. The contract was awarded to Healios Limited, indicating a preference for businesses with proven capabilities in quick mobilisation and execution of diagnostic assessments for complex neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD. Businesses operating in healthcare services, specifically those with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities within the health sector under specialised selection regimes. The contract's structure, selected under a framework agreement without competition, highlights an efficient procurement process for pre-qualified suppliers, ensuring immediate provider deployment and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments to reduce waiting lists in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement without competition. Call off from a framework agreement without a competition confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 5th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159677
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£649,525 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 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
Andrew Morgan
Contact Email
andrew.morgan12@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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