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title: "Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London"
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# Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London

Buyer: NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b66b

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## Summary

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has recently completed the tendering process for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across NW London. The procurement stage involved an Open Procedure from March to May 2023, under the light touch regime defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded to the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS). The service will include direct support for autistic adults and young people, along with training for families, employers, and service providers. The contract has a term of three years with a two-year extension option.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those focusing on autistic support services. Organisations with experience in delivering peer-led support, advice, and training tailored to autistic individuals may find this tender suitable for growth. The key criteria for awarding the contract included quality, social value, and pricing considerations. Businesses interested in providing innovative and inclusive services to the autistic community could thrive in competing for this contract.

## Notice

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London.

An Early Engagement Notice was issued in February 2023, thereafter an Open Procedure was run from March to May 2023. This procurement process was subject to the so-called light touch regime as set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as the procurement concerned health services which are social and other specific services according to the PCR.

Following tender submissions and the evaluation thereof, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London.

The Authority currently commissions a local voluntary sector provider to deliver a peer-led support, advice and signposting service for autistic people aged 14 and over without a learning disability living in NW London. One of the key features of this service is that it is delivered by people with lived experience of autism and has been shaped, delivered, tested, and evaluated by the autistic people, and families who use it.

The service will provide direct face-to-face and virtual support to autistic adults delivered as 1:1 and group sessions and deliver group sessions to young people aged 14 to 17 years. It will also offer specialist training and advice to families, employers and health, social care, and education providers to improve autism awareness and acceptance within communities and the wider system. 

An Early Engagement Notice was issued in February 2023, thereafter an Open Procedure was run from March to May 2023. This procurement process was subject to the so-called light touch regime as set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as the procurement concerned health services which are social and other specific services according to the PCR.

Following tender submissions and the evaluation thereof, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS).

A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the contract. Additional information: Contract term is three (3) years, with a two (2) year extension option.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019167-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR ADHD AND AUTISM SUPPORT (CAAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019167-2023
- 27 Mar 2023 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008877-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nwlondonics.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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