--- title: "SLaM - ADHD and ASD Diagnosis Service - ST21-P221" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-03-01" --- # SLaM - ADHD and ASD Diagnosis Service - ST21-P221 Buyer: SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64379714-dd3c-4bec-9cda-390117a4c00c.json) ## Summary The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender process for the "SLaM - ADHD and ASD Diagnosis Service - ST21-P221," which falls under the health services category. The procurement is being initiated to address the urgent need for ADHD diagnosis and medication titration services in Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, as well as for Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments in Croydon. The tender period ends on 25th March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2022 and run until 31st March 2023. The project is valued at £1,800,000 and aims to tackle significant backlogs in mental health assessments for children and adolescents in these regions. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of health services, particularly those specialising in mental health and community health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specific expertise required in managing ADHD and ASD diagnostic services. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to improving mental health services for children and young people but also expand their portfolios and enhance their reputations in the health sector across London. ## Notice This is published via the Health Family eCommercial System (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome The trust has two requirements: * Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis and Medication Titration and Review for Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark * Autistic Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Service for Croydon. Both requirements are being tendered as a single requirement. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis and Medication Titration and Review Local Context South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) for four London Boroughs- Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. There are waiting lists for children and young people in Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark who need assessment for ADHD, or who, having been screened and/or assessed, require medication titration or review. All have been affected by a backlog of cases requiring medication review, including physical health checks, since appointments were cancelled or deferred in 2020/21. The review backlog impacts on new referrals. There is a requirement for additional help to reduce the backlogs and enable compliance with waiting time targets for referral to treatment. Autistic Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Service Local Context South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) for four London Boroughs- Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Croydon CAMHS is commissioned to provide the ASD diagnostic service for children and young people aged 5-18 years. There is a large backlog of referrals awaiting assessment arising from the issues during 2020. There is a requirement for additional help to reduce the backlogs and enable compliance with waiting time targets for assessment, diagnosis and discharge. Some of the latter may require additional assessment for ADHD. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c0adfe-eb84-4b27-ba6f-6610e0822c59 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 4BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Chaucer | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2022 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c0adfe-eb84-4b27-ba6f-6610e0822c59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c0adfe-eb84-4b27-ba6f-6610e0822c59 1st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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