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title: "Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Children Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service Procurement"
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# Kent Community Health Foundation Trust Children Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service Procurement

Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3352fa9a-c601-4846-a417-91dd3e4e0c56

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health Foundation Trust is seeking a provider to support the Diagnostic pathway for children with autism in Kent and West Sussex, aiming to reduce waiting times. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender period ending on 10th February 2023. The contract duration is set for 3 years with a possible extension for two additional years. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and is conducted by the NHS Commercial Solutions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to collaborate with the Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. Businesses that specialise in diagnostic services for children with autism, particularly in the South East region of the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The transparent and open nature of the procurement process ensures fair competition, providing a chance for eligible businesses to contribute positively to healthcare services in the community.

## Notice

Kent community hospital and foundation Trust, are looking for a provider to support the Diagnostic pathway and reduce the waiting times in both Kent and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove .They currently have 2,473 in Kent and 1,556 children in SCFT services in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove sitting on the ASD diagnostic pathway with a waiting time of 3.5 years in north and west Kent and East Sussex The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for two, one year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac947daa-7e9d-4f18-8ab0-795bf0f53517 |
| 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 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | DORKING |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH4 1XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Dorking North |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2023 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac947daa-7e9d-4f18-8ab0-795bf0f53517

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac947daa-7e9d-4f18-8ab0-795bf0f53517
  20th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk

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