--- title: "Procurement for the provision of Child Autism and ADHD Support Services for Family, Carers and Adults with Autism and/or ADHD Service to East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-02-13" --- # Procurement for the provision of Child Autism and ADHD Support Services for Family, Carers and Adults with Autism and/or ADHD Service to East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef356c99-f0d7-4e5b-a711-9e7c0c4dd488.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently overseeing a tender titled "Procurement for the provision of Child Autism and ADHD Support Services for Family, Carers and Adults with Autism and/or ADHD" intended for the East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This healthcare services procurement is categorised under CPV 85000000 and has an open procedure method. The deadline for bid submissions is 16 March 2020, and the contract, valued at £480,000, is set to commence on 1 July 2020, spanning an initial period of two years with the possibility of two extensions thereafter. The services will primarily be delivered in the East of England and involve collaborative efforts with local authorities, including Bracknell Forest Council, who have contributed funds towards the initiative. This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in health and social care services, especially those focused on autism and ADHD support. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the scope allows for innovative and community-oriented service provision. Given the emphasis on improving communication and support for families and individuals with autism and ADHD, businesses offering training, workshops, and counselling services may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for their growth prospects. ## Notice East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to commission Child Autism and ADHD Support Services for Family, Carers and Adults with Autism and/or ADHD Service. All Local Authorities within East Berkshire are key partners in these services. To ensure a collaborative delivery approach Bracknell Forest Council have as part of this tender contributed funds for workshops for adults with Autism within their locality. The service outcomes are expected to be: * Communication with children, young people and adults with autism and or ADHD and their families is improved * Parents and families can easily access information and advice about sensory sensitivities, autism and ADHD and are signposted on to other support services if needed * People report that it is easier for them to know how to access appropriate services and support * All who access support, advice and consultation from the service have an increased level of knowledge and awareness of autism and ADHD in relation to their family situation. And for the Bracknell Forest aspects: * Parents and Carers feel informed, confident and supported about the transition process for their young adult moving from Children's Services into Adult Social Care and the CTPLD team * People with Autism learn new skills, increasing their independence * People with Autism are able to use strategies to cope with anxiety and sensory overload * People with Autism develop their social skills by accessing activities in the community The commissioner has a combined budget of PS120,000 per annum. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years which will be awarded at their discretion. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e5afa2-b85f-4e75-877e-57bbc39085f8 | | 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 | 13 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Old Windsor | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2020 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e5afa2-b85f-4e75-877e-57bbc39085f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e5afa2-b85f-4e75-877e-57bbc39085f8 13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home eProcurement Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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