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title: "Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement"
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# Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d8dd

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is currently managing the Autism Assessment and Diagnostic Framework Agreement, which is classified under health and social work services. This multi-supplier framework agreement, initiated in October 2021, is set to last for five years, with an option for a five-year extension, contingent upon agreement with the service providers. Key details include a total estimated value of £5,000,000, and procurement is conducted via an open procedure. The current stage of the procurement process is complete, with awards having been made to various suppliers involved in delivering these services.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those specialising in autism assessment and diagnosis. Given that multiple suppliers will be engaged, there is scope for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms to participate, particularly those with a solid track record in delivering human services. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in health-related services will find the framework an ideal avenue for growth, especially as Norfolk County Council may periodically open the framework for new providers based on demand.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wishes to establish a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Services. The framework will be for 5 years from October 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years; subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council have established a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of Autism Assessment and Diagnosis. The framework will be for 5 years from October 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years; subject to agreement of Norfolk County Council with the service providers. The Council is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be carrying out this procurement in accordance with the Light Touch Regime which applies to social services. We reserve the right to update the Framework Agreement and all schedules or to add new lots where requirements have not been identified at the outset of this Framework. If we update any documents or add new lots in this way, we will issue a notice to all Providers already on the Framework stating that a new specification/lot is available and give all Providers already on the Framework an opportunity to state whether they wish to provide the new requirement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be opened periodically for new providers subject to demand. Please note the value of PS5000000 is based on the current annual budget. The actual value will only be determined by need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016452-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework may be opened for new providers periodically subject to demand. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM ANGLIA; HELP FOR PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES; MIND PROFESSIONALS; SIGNIS LTD - CARTER BROWN; SKYLIGHT PSYCHIATRY; THE OWL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2022 at 14:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016452-2022
- 2 Feb 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003016-2022
- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020846-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

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