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title: "Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service"
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# Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f3c8e4-7ff2-4ebc-89da-e25809fb46ce

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for an Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service on behalf of NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement, classified under health services, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 1st October 2021. The contract will commence on 1st April 2022 for an initial term of five years, with a potential two-year extension. Bidders should note that the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with tenders closing at 12:00 noon on 7th July 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in autism and ADHD services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as they can fulfil the requirements set forth by the contracting authority, including considerations for social value. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance service delivery in the community but also foster long-term business growth and establish vital partnerships within the health sector.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (the Contracting Authorities) and is managing this procurement process. The CCGs' are commissioning an Adult Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Service. The contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 7 June 2021 The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 7 July 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134714d0-790c-4d00-8f6e-fb073ae693cb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,335,725 |
| 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 2YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RETREAT YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134714d0-790c-4d00-8f6e-fb073ae693cb
- 7 Jun 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dba1c05-2f1b-4a4a-93ec-4292cd8776d2
- 10 Feb 2021 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec900afc-8cd0-4ffb-bf64-cdb311f850c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134714d0-790c-4d00-8f6e-fb073ae693cb
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dba1c05-2f1b-4a4a-93ec-4292cd8776d2
  7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec900afc-8cd0-4ffb-bf64-cdb311f850c6
  10th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
  Request for Information Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/

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