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title: "University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation"
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# University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fc67c75-28e9-44d8-bbc5-1c6fbe313042

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## Summary

University College London has concluded the procurement process titled "University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation," which falls under the health services category. The tender involved a direct procurement method, described as a single tender action below the threshold, with NHS England serving as the contracting authority. The contract was awarded on 17th July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 1st August 2025. The contract period spans from 11th August 2025 to 31st December 2026, covering various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given NHS England's preference for such entities. The evaluation project focusses on autism assessment services and provides avenues for developing evidence-based practices that could influence national policy. Businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, can find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the need for autism assessments rises, companies that address these service gaps could see an increase in demand and establish influential partnerships with renowned institutions like University College London.

## Notice

There has been significant year on year increases in the number of people waiting for an autism assessment. Demand for assessment continues to outstrip capacity in the workforce needed to deliver them. It is vital that autism assessment pathways are delivered through a quality and equity lens, considering evidence-based practice and research. UCL is launching an autism assessment and post-diagnostic support clinic in October 2025. There are several elements that could provide essential learning for systems and services, providing that they are evaluated robustly. The third level student population represent a specific challenge to the dynamics of adult waiting lists. In many places waiting times are now longer than the duration of study which creates a variety of unpredictable demand characteristics. Removing student populations from local specialist autism teams could positively impact the waiting list. An evaluation looking at the Clinic's success in contributing to more timely, less costly and more effective autism assessment services, with enhanced experience at each stage of support would support decision making around the assessment pathway and could lead to national policy development. UCL (which has unrivalled clinical and research expertise in neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions) is in a unique position to be able to provide an evaluation of this type. In addition, it will provide evidence about how best to support neurodivergent students (including autistic people) which is also crucial, given that a recent review found 30% of serious incident reports (of suicide and non-fatal self-harm) in higher education students described a diagnosis of, or suspected, neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea923784-535f-487e-80a6-2bbee09e66d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DO NOT USE 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea923784-535f-487e-80a6-2bbee09e66d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea923784-535f-487e-80a6-2bbee09e66d0
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8381ea0b-dabc-4b81-b379-b6d6a1dae38e
  NHS-Terms-and-Conditions-for-the-Provision-of-Services-PO-version

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