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title: "Adult Autism Assessment Service - Diagnostic Outsourcing"
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# Adult Autism Assessment Service - Diagnostic Outsourcing

Buyer: NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b46b

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## Summary

North East London NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of an Adult Autism Assessment Service, with the aim of outsourcing a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and follows an open procedure. The service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team using standard diagnostic tools at various sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The key dates include the standstill period starting from 19th December 2024, with representations allowed until 3rd January 2025. The contract value is £49,920, and the supplier identified is Carehome Selection Ltd.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in psychiatric or psychological services, particularly those experienced in autism assessments. Companies with a strong quality assurance and governance framework aligned with NICE guidelines will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The requirement for face-to-face assessments and a robust multidisciplinary approach means that businesses equipped with qualified professionals and appropriate diagnostic tools will stand out. By participating in this tender, such businesses can expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector and potentially establish long-term partnerships with the NHS.

## Notice

The aim via this tender is to outsource a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.

We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach.

The provider must ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .

Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for 3 months for a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach. The provider will ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to. This is a new service under a new provider.

### 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 standstill period has passed, no representations were received. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as the Award Notice under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040909-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 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 | £4,084,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | Rainham & Wennington |
| Westminster constituency | Dagenham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST OF VICTORIA HOSPITAL; CAREHOME SELECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040909-2024
- 6 Nov 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035963-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://icsassessments.co.uk/
- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://www.nelft.nhs.uk

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