--- title: "Adult Autism Assessment Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-01-31" --- # Adult Autism Assessment Service Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0395ad.json) ## Summary The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is seeking providers for an Adult Autism Assessment Service. This procurement falls under Health and Social Work Services category. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest has been extended to 13th February 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for qualified providers to deliver autism assessment and diagnostic services for adults remotely in line with NICE guidelines. Businesses with expertise in health services and remote diagnostic assessments would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is initially for three years with a potential extension of up to a further two years. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult Autism Assessment Service.The key objectives of the Procurement are:* To procure an effective and accessible NICE compliant autism assessment and diagnostic service for adults with suspected autism, delivered remotely by appropriately skilled health professionals.* To secure a Provider able to take ownership and responsibility for the existing ICB referral waiting list for adult autism assessments, ensuring that assessments are completed for these patients. * To secure a Provider able to triage and effectively manage the existing ICB waiting list and new autism assessment referrals received directly from primary care/GPs. * To secure a Provider with sufficient capability and capacity to deliver timely remote diagnostic autism assessments to patients in line with NICE guidance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Adult Autism Assessment Service. The key objectives of the Procurement are: * To procure an effective and accessible NICE compliant autism assessment and diagnostic service for adults with suspected autism, delivered remotely by appropriately skilled health professionals. * To secure a Provider able to take ownership and responsibility for the existing ICB referral waiting list for adult autism assessments, ensuring that assessments are completed for these patients. * To secure a Provider able to triage and effectively manage the existing ICB waiting list and new autism assessment referrals received directly from primary care/GPs. * To secure a Provider with sufficient capability and capacity to deliver timely remote diagnostic autism assessments to patients in line with NICE guidance. Providers are requested to submit their completed tender by 1200hrs on Monday, 6th February 2023. The contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years at the sole discretion of the commissioner. The Procurement Process is described within the documentation published. This Procurement has been advertised in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "Regulations") to the extent that the Regulations relate to services within the scope of Schedule 3 thereto (Social and Other Specific Services). The Commissioner and AGCSU are, therefore, bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services (also known as the "Light Touch Regime"). You can search for this opportunity by using reference C118181 "Adult Autism Assessment Services" and going to the following address: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002958-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,200,000 | | Lots value | £5,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2023 at 15:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002958-2023 - 6 Jan 2023 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000446-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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