--- title: "NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Clinical Commissing Groups Adult Autism Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U" published: "2020-02-04" --- # NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Clinical Commissing Groups Adult Autism Service Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff877a7a-459b-4f01-ba1c-be3f7e4d19bd.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) for the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups, seeking services for Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis, and Support. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a significant engagement milestone set to conclude on 14th February 2020. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and it is classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The initiative communicates the intent to award the contract, notably to the existing provider, The Family Psychologist, without a competitive bidding process. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in autism support services, particularly those with experience in health and social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider their capabilities in delivering tailored support for adults with autism. Although the contract is intended for direct award, potential competitors may still engage with the initiation to explore collaboration or future opportunities in similar sectors, thereby fostering growth and enhancing service offerings in the region. ## Notice This is a Voluntary Ex Ante notice for the purpose of Transparency and is not a call for competition. NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCGs wish to publish their intent with regards to the following service - Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for Adults. This notice is to advise the market of the intent to award this contract to the current provider, The Family Psychologist, without a call for competition. Under the process the notice is advertised for a period of ten calendar days and discussions with the provider, if there are no challenges, will commence at the close of the standstill period at midnight Friday 14th February 2020. Any objections to this notice should be lodged with the Procurement lead @ Geraldine.hickman@nhs.net The Family Psychologist provides a service for the population of Worcestershire that offers assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support for adults who present with a suspected Autistic Spectrum Condition and a diagnosis service for the population of Herefordshire. Service description The elements of the service are described below; a) Initial assessment or triage: The Service Provider will be expected to carry out an initial triage to define the needs of the service user and together agree the outcomes required and approximate timescales of support. b) Autism specific support: A suitable combination of one to one or group support to provide short-term support to develop an individual support plan and strategies. It is expected that a service user and their family will be supported for no more than four sessions. The support may be: - Low level support: for adults who either do not go through a clinical diagnosis or need low level support prior to undergoing the clinical diagnosis. It is expected that a substantial number of service users will access this element of the service, some of whom will not need to progress to higher level support or to c) below or - Higher level support: this is likely to be for adult's post-diagnosis, it is anticipated that a smaller number of service users will access this element of the service. c) Diagnosis: Generally, a diagnosis will be agreed if the service user demonstrates significant social disability in addition to the clinical presentation based on the conditions below; * Significant risk of self-harm, harm to others, risk of harm from others, or serious self-neglect. * Substantial disability caused by illness, such as inability to self-care, care for dependants, or sustains relationships. * Recurring crises leading to frequent admissions/interventions. * Significant risk of homelessness, imprisonment, loss of work or supportive relationships. * Family support or designated support agency unable to cope with behaviours d) Working with other providers across pathways Providing expert advice to health and social care providers on autism and their role in enabling access to support through appropriate reasonable adjustments. See attachment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff47972-0ec5-42b4-8157-3c9e300df34d | | 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 | 4 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Feb 2020 | | 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 | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT/STAFFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2020 at 17:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff47972-0ec5-42b4-8157-3c9e300df34d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff47972-0ec5-42b4-8157-3c9e300df34d 4th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7f42dbc-43da-43ce-859a-bf4634e9d911 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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