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title: "HCT - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments"
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# HCT - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05021ea1-df66-4b9f-a05d-d81b03f87a5c

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## Summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is inviting proposals for the "HCT - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments" tender, aimed at reducing the backlog of children awaiting autism diagnostic assessments. This initiative falls under the Health services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method. Submissions are due by 20 March 2025, and the contract, valued at £1,260,000, is set to commence on 11 September 2025 for an initial one-year term with potential extensions. The assessments will be conducted for children and young people aged five and above within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to expand their operations. Firms with a multidisciplinary team, including Consultant Paediatricians, and possessing appropriate Care Quality Commission registration, are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a blended approach to assessments, with both virtual and face-to-face consultations, especially for children aged five and six, further broadens the scope for service providers. As the initiative supports ongoing needs beyond backlog reduction, it offers a stable growth prospect for suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service.

## Notice

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) currently has a backlog of children awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment. To address this, HCT is collaborating with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to outsource assessments for some children and young people (CYP). This initiative aims to reduce waiting times and support the implementation of a revised diagnostic pathway. The Trust is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to conduct assessments for CYPs aged five and above. The selected provider must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that is responsive to clients' needs and help clear the backlog while also offering ongoing assessment services as needed. Key requirements include: * A multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians. * Appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration. * A blended approach to assessments, with face-to-face and virtual consultations (face-to-face only for children aged five and six). * Robust contract management and effective collaboration with the Trust's key contacts. The contract is expected to commence in early September 2025 for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions (1+1). This opportunity is being published on the Atamis e-procurement portal, reference number C318564. Link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Atamis Contract Reference - C318564. Should Tenderers have any queries, or problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a59c47-3a7f-4d8d-b325-6cd964439ae4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,260,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a59c47-3a7f-4d8d-b325-6cd964439ae4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a59c47-3a7f-4d8d-b325-6cd964439ae4
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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