--- title: "Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) - [Direct Award Process C]" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2025-03-17" --- # Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) - [Direct Award Process C] Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4371dfd0-8a82-48f7-9b9f-911f3eef83ad.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process to provide specialised health services titled "Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND)" in London. The procurement, which falls under the health services industry category, is currently at the award stage. This contract aims to deliver a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), focusing on young individuals with complex autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run for one year, with an optional extension of up to three months. The procurement method used is 'Direct Award Process C,' in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a total estimated contract value of £2,250,000. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in the healthcare sector and capable of providing complex mental health services. The contract's focus on a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to managing neurodevelopmental disorders offers innovative companies in health services a chance to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on quality service and social value. The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, the existing provider, is the intended recipient, which highlights the importance of established experience and capacity to deliver specialised care for this contract. ## Notice The contract is to deliver a Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) in London. The Commissioner intends to award a contract to the existing provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, via Direct Award Process C as described in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Service for Complex Autism & Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) is a specialist Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). It provides assessment, consultation, and intervention for young people with complex neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and other co-occurring conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, and language disorders. SCAAND aims to provide specialist mental health support to improve the wellbeing, functioning, and quality of life of young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs. The service operates within a holistic, multi-disciplinary framework to ensure that each child's mental health, emotional, behavioural, and social needs are comprehensively assessed and managed. The contract start date is 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract for up to a further 3 months. The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is estimated to be PS2,250,000 (Annual value of PS1,800,000). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Thursday 27th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390f33b-e6a3-4572-a8ab-6591580db6a1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award Process C - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,250,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390f33b-e6a3-4572-a8ab-6591580db6a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390f33b-e6a3-4572-a8ab-6591580db6a1 17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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