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title: "Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service"
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# Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9334d3d4-7a6c-4e20-88cb-e14edf28380b

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## Summary

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is conducting a public procurement process for the Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service, with a total contract value of £6,650,000. This service is aimed at children and young individuals aged 3 to 18 (and up to 19 with a learning disability) within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, specifically for those registered with certain Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The tender has reached the award stage, having been officially awarded on 6 July 2021, and the contract will commence on 1 October 2021, lasting for 2.5 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The tender submission deadline was 12:00 noon on 27 April 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage in a long-term contract supporting critical services for children with autism. Companies in sectors related to healthcare, social work, psychological assessment, and therapeutic services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate experience and capability in delivering specialised support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their participation.

## Notice

Children's Autism Spectrum Assessment and Diagnostic Service: This service will be accessible to all children and young people, aged between 3 and 18 years (19yrs with learning disability) living in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight and registered with the GP surgery within the following CCGs: * Isle of Wight CCG * South East Hampshire CCG * Fareham and Gosport CCG * West Hampshire CCG * North Hampshire CCG * North East Hampshire and Farnham CCG There are approximately 350,000 children and young people registered with a GP Practice across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - 0-19 years. The new service will commence on the 1st October 2021 for 2.5 years with the option to extend for 12 months. Financial values included for the full 3.5 years. Tender submission deadline is 12:00 noon on the 27th April 2021. Additional information: To participate in this tender please register on the InTend portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755f802e-2757-40c5-ac33-ae09cdf9a836 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,053,174 |
| 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PSICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755f802e-2757-40c5-ac33-ae09cdf9a836
- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6a2b9f-cbe9-416b-a31a-449f36e0f904

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755f802e-2757-40c5-ac33-ae09cdf9a836
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6a2b9f-cbe9-416b-a31a-449f36e0f904
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home

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