--- title: "NHS Vale of York CCG Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Diagnostic Service Market Engagement Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER CSU" published: "2018-02-20" --- # NHS Vale of York CCG Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Diagnostic Service Market Engagement Prior Information Notice Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER CSU Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1822ac-aa6b-4b9a-8feb-dd2d221f6930.json) ## Summary The NHS Vale of York CCG is seeking market engagement for its Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Diagnostic Service. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 13 March 2018. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest and capabilities by emailing Anna Bourne at annabourne@nhs.net, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 5 pm on the same date. The service is intended for delivery within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with an anticipated budget of approximately £250,000 per annum. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, autism care, and ADHD support to expand their operations. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary assessment and post-diagnostic support will be particularly well-suited for this competitive procurement process. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and local agencies, potential bidders can bring added value to the health and social care economy across the Vale of York and North Yorkshire, enhancing service delivery for individuals and families affected by autism and ADHD. ## Notice NHS Vale of York CCG as lead commissioner on behalf of Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby CCG, Scarborough and Ryedale CCG and Harrogate and Rural District CCG wishes to engage with the market in relation to Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Diagnostic Service. NHS Vale of York CCG are inviting potential providers of this service to respond to this expression of interest and indicate if they would be interested in bidding for this opportunity if NHS Vale of York CCG were to undertake a competitive procurement process. The current budget is circa PS250K per annum. There is currently on going engagement and consultation with service users, carers, community and voluntary organisations and mental health professionals. The NHS Vale of York and three North Yorkshire CCGs, along with City Of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council, aim to coordinate services across all relevant agencies encompassing the whole autism care pathway. This will show the journey from early identification to assessment and referral and into support and action, with awareness raising, education, advocacy and personal support as crucial elements throughout. We are looking for providers who can contribute to this partnership approach to delivering high-quality care for people with autism and their families and carers and bring added value to the health and social care economy across the Vale of York and North Yorkshire. The services need to ensure that they meet requirements of relevant legislation, follow evidence based best practice, and are aligned to NICE, and other relevant guidance. The service will provide a multidisciplinary adult assessment and post diagnostic support service for people aged 18 years and above who are suspected of having a condition that lies on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder continuum or suffering from behaviours that suggest Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition it will work with CAMHS/ Children's and Adolescents Autism services to ensure a smooth transition from children to adult services. The service will provide advice and training for clinicians in primary and secondary care to ensure patient pathways are clear and that people do not experience any problems accessing the healthcare they require. In addition it will raise awareness of ASDs and ADHD within other health and social care organisations to help improve access for people with autism and ADHD to mainstream services; also to contribute to and maintain information and advice on local services and follow-up support for people with autism and ADHD. Please could you respond by email to annabourne@nhs.net indicating if you would be interested in this opportunity if it were to be a competitive procurement exercise? As part of the email, could you also give a brief summary of your experience in providing a similar service. Expressions of interest need to be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 13 March 2018. Additional information: Please could you respond by email to annabourne@nhs.net indicating if you would be interested in this opportunity if it were to be a competitive procurement exercise? As part of the email, could you also give a brief summary of your experience in providing a similar service. Expressions of interest need to be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 13 March 2018. This exercise is not part of any prequalification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to advise their interest and capability in providing an Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Diagnostic Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe8dd13-da7b-47cc-b31a-6efca9724e09 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER CSU | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 6GA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Micklegate | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe8dd13-da7b-47cc-b31a-6efca9724e09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe8dd13-da7b-47cc-b31a-6efca9724e09 20th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42348f7f-3f52-4a70-9f3e-17039a8052e1 PIN ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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