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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism andADHD Assessment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ce34"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism andADHD Assessment Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ce34

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services. The agreement, valued at £15,000,000 excluding VAT, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. Although initiated in the planning stage as early as January 2025, the competitive process concluded with an official award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This framework, beginning on 2nd June 2025, will run for a term of four years, covering the whole of the UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a broad and inclusive tender process.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in autism and ADHD assessments for adults and paediatrics. By addressing the increasing demand for such services and reducing long waiting times, businesses capable of delivering high-quality diagnostic services may find lucrative growth opportunities. The framework allows for annual re-opening to new suppliers, thereby welcoming both established and emerging companies that can contribute quality, innovative services and collaborate effectively within the healthcare system. Suppliers with strengths in integration, service sustainability, and addressing health inequalities will be particularly well-suited to benefit from this initiative.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. Demand for autism and ADHD assessment and diagnosis services has increased significantly in recent years, with waiting lists in some areas now years long. In order to address this backlog, many NHS organisations are outsourcing portions of this service to increase capacity, either on a short- or long-term basis. This Framework Agreement will provide a quick and compliant route to contract for these services. The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide an assessment and diagnosis service for autism, ADHD and/or combined autism and ADHD for both adult and paediatric patients. For patients on the ADHD or combined pathway this may also include medication prescribing, titration and review. The term of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of establishment of a framework agreement. This framework agreement has been concluded under 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. This framework agreement has now been formally concluded using the competitive process. Commencement date of the framework agreement: 2nd June 2025. Duration of the framework Agreement: This framework will run for a term of 4 years. Lifetime Value of framework agreement: PS15,000,000 (excluding VAT)

Options: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis, UNLESS they wish to bid for additional services to which they were not previously awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037628-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 41 |
| Supplier names | ADHD 360; ADVANCED CHILD CARE ASSESSMENTS LIMITED T/A ADVANCED ADULT CARE ASSESSMENTS; AMETHYST ASSESSMENT CENTRE; AUTISM AND ADHD DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE; CHASE LODGE HEALTH; CICONIA RECOVERY; CLINICAL PARTNERS; EVEREST RECRUITMENT AND SERVICES; EVOLVE PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES; FOCUS MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS; HARLEY MENTAL HEALTH LTD (TRADING AS HARLEY STREET MENTAL HEALTH; HARLEY MENTAL HEALTH LTD T/A HARLEY STREET MENTAL HEALTH; HARLEY MIND CARE PSYCHIATRISTS; HEALIOS; HEALTH NOW; HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS; ID MEDICAL GROUP; KEY PERFORMANCE INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE; MINDLER; MOAI HEALTH; MODALITY; MODALITY LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP; NATIONAL NEURODIVERSITY ASSESSMENTS (TRADING AS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WEST MIDLANDS; NATIONAL NEURODIVERSITY ASSESSMENTS TRADING AS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WEST MIDLANDS; NEWBRIDGE CARE SYSTEMS; NHS ENGLAND ON BEHALF OF NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT; NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND; OAKDALE CENTRE; OAKDALE CENTRE COMMUNITY INTEREST; PARTNERING HEALTH; PARTNERING HEALTH LIMITED (PHL; PHOENIX MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; PROVIDE ENTERPRISES LIMITED TRADING AS PROVIDE WELLBEING; PROVIDE WELLBEING; RTN MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS; SEVEN CARE SERVICES; SHROPSHIRE AUTISM SERVICE; SKYLIGHT PSYCHIATRY; THE AUTISM ASSESSMENT HUB; THE ID MEDICAL GROUP LTD T/A ID MEDICAL UNIT 2; YOUNG WELLBEING HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037628-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019223-2025
- 8 Jan 2025 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000499-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/
- https://www.coch.nhs.uk/

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