--- title: "OXLEAS - Provision of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic Assessments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-10-06" --- # OXLEAS - Provision of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic Assessments Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04ab20ef-e1c3-4655-b5f9-f574ea3b1267.json) ## Summary The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for the provision of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission on October 15, 2022. The contract period is set to begin on October 16, 2022, and end on October 17, 2022. The tender falls under the services category, with a value of £500,000. The buying organization, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, is located in Dartford, United Kingdom, and is seeking clinicians with specific qualifications and clinical space providers within select boroughs. This tender opportunity by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust presents a chance for businesses specializing in psychiatrist or psychologist services to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender, offering diagnostic assessment services for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder. Businesses with experience in providing clinical services and meeting the specified criteria within the designated locations stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Provision of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Service is intended to provide full ASD diagnostic assessments which consist of approximately four appointments in line with NICE guidance. Experience of clinicians - Clinicians carrying out the diagnostic assessments will have a current and valid registration to Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). - Clinicians carrying out the diagnostic assessments will have previous experience in diagnosing adults with ASD and comorbid MH psychiatric disorders. - Clinicians administering the ADOS 2 will have formal training in administration of ADOS 2. - Clinicians administering the ADOS 2 will commit to attending a minimum of 1 consensus reliability meetings offered by the Oxleas ASD Service during the year (no charge) Clinical Space Provision - The provider will guarantee access to own clinical space for diagnostic assessments. - The clinical space provided will need to be within easy reach by private or public transport and preferably within the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. Capacity and timeframe - The successful provider will commit to completing 500 (indicative activity) diagnostic assessments within the timeframe of 12 months - Once commenced assessments should not last longer than 6 weeks. - Final report should be produced and shared within 6 weeks of final feedback appointment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4dd7ef-fd17-45c5-9c2b-2078077662d6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | DARTFORD | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA2 7WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Dartford | | Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross | | Westminster constituency | Dartford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2022 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4dd7ef-fd17-45c5-9c2b-2078077662d6 - 3 Oct 2022 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbadcaba-cd39-44ca-a235-a23d594df718 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4dd7ef-fd17-45c5-9c2b-2078077662d6 6th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbadcaba-cd39-44ca-a235-a23d594df718 3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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