--- title: "South Staffs Children and Young people's Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U" published: "2020-06-04" --- # South Staffs Children and Young people's Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Service Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa8e2cb3-70e4-478c-bf15-b1ce1b15d915.json) ## Summary The South Staffs Children and Young People's Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Service tender has been awarded by the Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. The procurement process, classified under health services, focused on providing an autism assessment and intervention service for children and young people aged 0-25 in the West Midlands region. The contract, valued at £4,527,526 and lasting three years with a possible two-year extension, was officially awarded on 27th May 2020, with the service commencing on 1st June 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and social services, particularly those specialising in autism support, diagnostics, and community integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for potential future tender opportunities linked to this contract, especially those that can provide innovative, community-focused solutions that enhance support for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions. ## Notice Cannock Chase; East Staffordshire; South East Staffordshire and Seisdon; and Stafford and Surrounds CCGs have undertaken a procurement exercise to secure a children's and young people's autism service. The proposed service will provide an autism assessment and intervention service that integrates with health, education and social care. The service will provide a diagnostic pathway for children and young people, aged 0-19, suspected of having Autism spectrum condition (ASC) and a range of interventions to children and young people, aged 0-19 with a confirmed diagnosis of autism and a range of interventions for young people aged 19-25 who have an education healthcare plan with a primary diagnosis of autism. The intended outcomes of this service include: * to deliver a diagnosis to those who may present with ASC behavioural conditions and symptoms; * to provide post diagnosis support and interventions for children and young people with ASC; * to provide a community focused model that promotes support within the community for people with ASC; * to provide support and education to parents and carers to enable them to manage the child or young person's condition; * provide clear pathways and signposting to other local services; * provide an effective transitional pathway to assist young people (with ASC) transfer from children's to adults services; * ensure delivery of personalised care planning; * focus on crisis contingency planning, working jointly with other relevant services where appropriate. Commissioners financial envelope for the service was set at a maximum block contract value of GBP 1 509 329 per annum throughout contract duration inclusive of all costs and taxes. The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years. OJEU Contract Award Notice reference 2020/S 105-255456 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d037d02b-8443-48aa-a774-fac9f3671af5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2020 | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,527,526 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,527,526 | | 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 | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U | | Locality | STOKE ON TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2020 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d037d02b-8443-48aa-a774-fac9f3671af5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d037d02b-8443-48aa-a774-fac9f3671af5 4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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