--- title: "Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for NHS Shropshire CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-12-17" --- # Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for NHS Shropshire CCG Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146.json) ## Summary NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for NHS Shropshire CCG," primarily focused on health services in the West Midlands, England. The engagement end date is set for 15 January 2019, and this tender aims to evaluate market interest in providing a comprehensive autism diagnosis service for adults. The commissioner is considering a two-year contract valued at approximately £48,000 per annum. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in autism support services, mental health, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, provided they have experience in delivering diagnostic services and ongoing support. Engaging with this procurement could not only enhance service offerings but also establish long-term relationships with the NHS, contributing positively to future business growth. ## Notice This is not a call for Competition. This is an Advert for Soft Market Testing to gauge market interest which will influence future Commissioning and Procurement Direction. NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) on behalf of NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group, (the CCG) are seeking to understand if there is market interest in providing an Autism Diagnosis Service for Adults, to the CCG. The CCG are looking to commission a comprehensive Services that covers the following: * A Diagnostic Service for adults who may have Asperger's Syndrome or a high-functioning autism condition for whom no current pathway exists. * Timely diagnosis, which will help the individual, families, friends, parents, carers, professionals and colleagues to better understand and manage their needs and behaviour. * Locally managed diagnostic service that incorporate best clinical practice. * Advice and ongoing support post diagnosis. Please find attached a copy of the specification for reference. The Commissioner is considering a 2-year contract period, value estimated at PS48,000.00 per annum. The CCG would like to assess current market appetite to provide this service. Additional information: This is not a call for Competition. This is an Advert for Soft Market Testing to gauge market interest which will influence future Commissioning and Procurement Direction. The services to which this notice relates fall below the Light Touch Regime threshold set by Public Contracts Regulation 2016. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology, nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to the procurement of these services. Transparency The contracting authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this procurement under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the contracting authority intends to publish procurement documentation and the text of any resulting contractual arrangements, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the contracting authority. Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Further information on transparency can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance How to apply: The purpose of this PIN is to understand the market's capacity and make providers aware of the CCGs' intent. We would be grateful if any current providers of similar services and who may be interested in providing this service in the future to complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), to be completed and submitted via the MLCSU eProcurement portal Bravo by the stated deadline. To do that, candidates need to register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. Once registered, candidates must express interest by: a) logging-in to the Portal, and b) selecting response to advert and PQQ (search for reference number pqq_467) and submit by the date specified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1890cc69-37ff-4c80-b60a-011ef2779cd8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | RUGELEY | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS15 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Cannock Chase | | Electoral ward | Western Springs | | Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2018 at 14:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1890cc69-37ff-4c80-b60a-011ef2779cd8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1890cc69-37ff-4c80-b60a-011ef2779cd8 17th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/266d2910-70ac-4143-8329-a0ff46d1c48d Specification ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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