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title: "Adult Autism Specialist Condition (ASC) Post Diagnostic Support Service in Halton and Warrington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0485fe"
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# Adult Autism Specialist Condition (ASC) Post Diagnostic Support Service in Halton and Warrington

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0485fe

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## Summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Adult Autism Specialist Condition (ASC) Post Diagnostic Support Service in Halton and Warrington. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and was categorised as a 'services' procurement within the health services industry category. The contract commenced on 4th May 2024 and is set to expire on 3rd February 2025, with a total value of £90,000. The service aims to provide both 1:1 and group support for autistic adults, focusing on mental health, social skills, independence, and life skills. It will form part of the wider neurodevelopmental pathway, from early support to preparation for adulthood.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in autism support. The contracted service provider, Cheshire Autism Practical Support, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such a tender, offering tailored support to enhance mental health and social well-being. Businesses that can deliver quality services, showcase innovation, and demonstrate integration and collaboration capabilities are likely to benefit most from similar procurements. The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board focuses on improving access and reducing health inequalities, making this an excellent opportunity for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

The service will provide both 1:1 and group support as appropriate to support autistic adults with their mental health and wellbeing, social and life skills, independence and living. It will be part of the wider neurodevelopmental pathway and will sit at the earliest point in the pathway right through to preparation for adulthood and will be a flexible, targeted offer that allows families to access it when needed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton and Warrington Place intend to award a 9 month contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the adult autism post diagnosis support Service in Halton and Warrington. The contract will start on the 4th May 2024, expire on 4th February 2025 and has a contract value of PS90,000.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030630-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington, TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030630-2024
- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023802-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.cheshireautism.org.uk

## Provenance

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