--- title: "Oxfordshire CCG - Adult Autism Diagnosis and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-16" --- # Oxfordshire CCG - Adult Autism Diagnosis and Support Service Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c10d6927-bdb1-42d1-992e-1b71d86d7c97.json) ## Summary The Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) is initiating a tender for the "Adult Autism Diagnosis and Support Service" aimed at providing essential services for autistic adults in Oxfordshire. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 12 noon on 20th February 2018. The contract, valued at £235,000 per annum, is set to commence on 1st July 2018 and will last for three years, with the potential for a one-year extension. The services required fall under the Health and social work services category and will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in autism diagnostics and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their capabilities. The ability to offer comprehensive services, including online information, screening assessments, and psychosocial support, will be key competitive factors for potential bidders. ## Notice Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) is seeking expressions of interest for an Adult Autism Diagnosis and Support Service within Oxfordshire. The Service is to offer: * Comprehensive online information and resources on the autistic condition; * Advice and guidance, available before, during and after diagnosis; * Autism screening and diagnostic assessments; * Psychosocial support for people with a diagnosis of autism who have additional support needs, including people being discharged from secondary mental health services. The service will offer a seamless experience for service users who will be able to use different elements of the service flexibly, over time and in response to changing personal need. The service will support referrals to - and discharge from - secondary mental health services as part of an extended care and support pathway for autistic adults. The contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year and will likely commence on the 1st July 2018. The contract value is PS235,000 per annum. Expressions of interest, including completed ITT responses must be received by 12 noon on the 20th February 2018. Further information regarding this requirement, including a copy of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be found on our e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home in the ITT Bidder Guidance v1 0 document. This notice is linked to OJEU notice reference: 20180116-005348 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a4df1b-5d05-458b-8388-1c417bf44db7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £705,000 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2018 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a4df1b-5d05-458b-8388-1c417bf44db7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a4df1b-5d05-458b-8388-1c417bf44db7 16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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