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title: "Diagnostic Assessments of ADHD for Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05041b"
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published: "2025-04-16"
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# Diagnostic Assessments of ADHD for Adults

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05041b

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for diagnostic assessments of ADHD for adults to Teledoctor Limited. This procurement, initiated by Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), falls under the health and social work services category and is focused on improving waiting times for adult neurodevelopmental services. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method due to extreme urgency, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £225,000, was signed on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised healthcare providers, especially those with extensive experience in ADHD diagnostic assessments for adults. Businesses skilled in delivering multidisciplinary services, meeting NICE Guidelines, and maintaining effective cross-sector relationships are particularly well-suited for this contract. Developing stabilised professional relationships within the health board footprint and knowledge of Welsh Government policy are essential. The contract aims to enhance patient outcomes through timely and accurate diagnoses, thereby supporting future generations’ health and wellbeing.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with Problem Shared Ltd, in line with a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for adults.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) requires a single contract with Problem Shared Ltd, in line with a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for adults. The service will provide key outcomes for the Health Board in terms of Improving Waiting Times for adult Neurodevelopmental Services. Subsequently improving the health and wellbeing of Future Generations through earlier identification of neuro-divergence and subsequent support needs. Provision of ADHD assessments require a specialist service with specific standards to be met in accordance with NICE Guidelines and The Adult ADHD Assessment Quality Assurance Standards (AQAS) and include: -Multi-disciplinary team Approach -Full developmental and psychiatric history -Observer reports and assessment of the individual's mental state -Assessment of the individual's, coexisting conditions, social, familial and educational or occupational circumstances and physical health. -Clinical interview with informant (if available) -Clinical Interview with individual -Observation Assessment -Use of a valid diagnostic tool such as DIVA-5 or ACE Plus -Evidence of pervasive impact on daily functioning in social, educational, or occupational settings -Diagnostic Threshold as set out in DSM5 or ICD-11being met. In line with the funding requirement providers must: -Be able to provide services with immediate effect -Attend weekly service implementation meetings with immediate effect -Attend monthly contract monitoring meetings providing assurance that deliverables are being met. -Must have extensive experience of diagnostic assessment of ADHD in adults -Must have extensive experience of cross-sector working with HDUHB. -Must have a proven track record of successful partnership working outsourcing diagnostic assessments for Health Boards -Must have developed stabilised professional relationships with a range of sectors across Hywel Dda University Health Board footprint to facilitate prompt engagement and receipt of relevant information required -Must have knowledge of the relevant services and established links with locally commissioned services for the Adult ADHD service. -The Delivery Partner must have knowledge and links to similar services the health provides (including contractual) -Have comprehensive knowledge of Welsh Government policy and legislation pertaining to neuro-divergence in adults. -Have established effective working relationships with the Adult ADHD Service and Integrated Autism Service, Mental Health services, Local Authority and Primary Health partners across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire

### Procurement Information

This is a time-limited initiative to help reduce waiting times to accessing a diagnostic assessment of ADHD for Adults.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDOCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015580-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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