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title: "Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service"
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# Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04acbb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service has entered the award stage, with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority. The competitive open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime aims to build a comprehensive service for autism assessment tailored to adults registered with Waveney practitioners. The procurement falls within the health services category, specifically focusing on community health services. This contract, valued at £540,000 over its possible three-year duration, is set to commence on 1st October 2025. Key evaluation criteria included quality and innovation, social impact, and integration, with emphasis on improving access and reducing health disparities. Skylight Psychiatry Ltd has been selected as the service provider, after an evaluation process finalized on 10th July 2025. Stakeholders are reminded of the standstill period ending on 6th August 2025, during which feedback can be provided.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on health services, digital solutions, and social value innovation. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality autism assessments and improve integration of services would benefit from competing in similar procurement processes. With a planned duration of two years and possible extension to three, this contract suits service providers with a strategic interest in sustainable healthcare provision and those aiming to enhance health equality. Businesses that are adept at collaborating with public sector entities and can demonstrate innovation in service delivery will find this opportunity aligned with growth objectives.

## Notice

This notice is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering a Waveney Autism Adult Assessment Service.

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To engage with autistic people and the market to commission an autism assessment service for adults registered with a Waveney GP.

The commissioning process will define quality with alignment to local and national standards, policy and guidance. It will include the process to measure and monitor the quality of assessments, while ensuring sustainability of the service.

This service is funded by health and the ICB will lead the contract from 1st October 2025. Through good integration the aims is to deliver clearer access and seamless pathways, improve patients experience and achieve better wellbeing outcomes with a reduction in health inequalities.

The project aims to exploit digital technology, identify innovative opportunities, promote social value and secure value for money, through listening and understanding the market and building on existing good relationships demonstrating leadership and good governance arrangements.

This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The maximum annual value is PS180,000 with a maximum 3 year contract value of PS540,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering a Waveney Autism Adult Assessment Service.

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To engage with autistic people and the market to commission an autism assessment service for adults registered with a Waveney GP.

The commissioning process will define quality with alignment to local and national standards, policy and guidance. It will include the process to measure and monitor the quality of assessments, while ensuring sustainability of the service.

This service is funded by health and the ICB will lead the contract from 1st October 2025. Through good integration the aims is to deliver clearer access and seamless pathways, improve patients experience and achieve better wellbeing outcomes with a reduction in health inequalities.

The project aims to exploit digital technology, identify innovative opportunities, promote social value and secure value for money, through listening and understanding the market and building on existing good relationships demonstrating leadership and good governance arrangements.

This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The maximum annual value is PS180,000 with a maximum 3 year contract value of PS540,000

Options: This is a 2 year contract commencing from 1st October 2025 with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043243-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKYLIGHT PSYCHIATRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043243-2025
- 7 May 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019492-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039105-2024
- 16 Oct 2024 at 11:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033342-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

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