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title: "Children and Young People (11-17) Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Service, and Neurodevelopment Disorder Referral Backlog Screening in Suffolk (excluding Waveney)"
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# Children and Young People (11-17) Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Service, and Neurodevelopment Disorder Referral Backlog Screening in Suffolk (excluding Waveney)

Buyer: NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f88295c5-ff04-4195-92a9-eec2ba8efc8c

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## Summary

The Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), is conducting a tender for a Children and Young People (11-17) Specialist Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Service and Neurodevelopment Disorder Referral Backlog Screening in Suffolk. The procurement process involves two lots, allowing bidders to tender for one or both based on capability and capacity. The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on Monday, 5th August 2024. The contract value is £340,000, with a tender period ending on 7th August 2024 and a contract period from 25th August 2024 to 28th February 2025. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services within the health services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide specialist services for Children and Young People (11-17) in Suffolk. Companies offering Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services, as well as Neurodevelopment Disorder (NDD) assessments, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified service providers to participate. Businesses with experience in the healthcare industry, particularly in specialised services for young individuals, are encouraged to engage in this tender to potentially secure a valuable contract for their growth and development.

## Notice

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is seeking a qualified and capable service partner to provide specialist Children and Young People (11-17) Autism Assessments and Diagnosis Services, and Children and Young People (11-17) Neurodevelopment Disorder (NDD) assessments in Suffolk (excluding Waveney). This tender will be run using two lots, with bidders able to tender for one, or both lots (based on capability and capacity). Full details of the requirement are covered in the relevant service specifications, listed in the tender pack (link below). For screening 1800 screens must be completed within 12 weeks of the agreed contract start date. For assessments, 150 assessments must be completed within 6 months of the agreed contract start date. Please note that the deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on Monday, 5th August 2024 (not the deadline listed in section IV.2.2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9708518d-9d92-4b99-be59-f505c15a1a94 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 5BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Hellesdon North West |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 19:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9708518d-9d92-4b99-be59-f505c15a1a94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9708518d-9d92-4b99-be59-f505c15a1a94
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-Health-services./5G9AE7B5HC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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