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 20256 months 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
- Kyro Grieve
- Contact Email
- kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH8 8BG
- Post Town
- 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
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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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