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Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals

The City of Edinburgh Council

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Planning

29 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by The City of Edinburgh Council, currently at the planning stage, focusing on delivering post diagnostic support for neurodivergent individuals, particularly adults with Autism and ADHD. This service aims to cater to the increasing demand within the Edinburgh area, classified under general public services. Interested organisations are encouraged to engage with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership to design a sustainable and outcome-focused service. Providers should note their interest by 13th October 2025, with future discussions anticipated to shape the service requirements before the contract commences on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and social services, especially those specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. Companies that offer group learning programmes, peer support networks, or individual interventions are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses focusing on social inclusion, employment support, and self-management strategies could benefit from participating in this procurement, which encourages proactive engagement and collaboration with public sector organisations to develop innovative solutions that meet the community's needs effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals

Notice Description

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement. All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council along with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are interested in working with organisations on reviewing and developing the specification for this contract to ensure that post diagnostic support for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) receive the support they require. It is currently proposed that the following elements will be included in post diagnostic support provision: a) Group based social learning programmes to improve social interaction b) Offer access to peer group support leading to opportunities for natural friendships and ongoing support networks to develop c) Individual sessions for individuals who find group activities difficult d) Interventions that improve social inclusion for example support with employment activities, volunteering, housing support and social activities e) Support to individuals to develop strategies following diagnosis that includes self-management plans to promote and maintain self-efficiency Provision should also include: a) Waiting well approach - consideration of offering support to individuals who are on a waiting list and waiting for a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorders, predominantly Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Offering support at this stage in the diagnostic pathway will ensure that individuals are supported to manage or improve their mental health and can stop any negative lifestyle issues developing in the intervening period The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market and gain insight into the likely level of interest from providers in the EHSCP Requirement. The structure of the requirement will be part of future discussions with organisations who note interest in this PIN. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535655
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535655
    Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals - The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement. All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN.

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