--- title: "AD HOC ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ASSESSMENTS AND/OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR ADULTS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-18" --- # AD HOC ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ASSESSMENTS AND/OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR ADULTS Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059ccd.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "AD HOC ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ASSESSMENTS AND/OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSTIC (ASD) ASSESSMENTS FOR ADULTS". This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is at the tender stage. Interested providers can submit their tenders electronically via the eTenderwales platform. Located in Cardiff, the procurement process seeks to appoint a provider for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The deadline for submissions is set for 15th October 2025, with a bid opening on the same day. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in conducting ADHD and ASD assessments. The contract is particularly suited for businesses capable of handling specialist services and adhering to high standards, such as those set by NICE Guidelines. As a zero-commitment contract, it offers flexible volumes and services, making it ideal for firms that can adjust to changing demands in the healthcare sector. With the contract catered towards reducing waiting lists in the adult ADHD and autism services, businesses that can effectively manage or expand their diagnostic services would find this opportunity potentially lucrative, particularly consortia who can leverage collective expertise. ## Notice Due to exponential demand on both services, HDUHB seeks to appoint a suitable provider to support an ad hoc service for both the Adult ADHD service with ADHD Diagnostic Assessments and the Integrated Autism Service with ASD Assessments for Adults to reduce the HDUHB waiting list. HDUHB intends to a suitable Provider(s) for Adults over an initial three (3) year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. This is a zero-commitment contract, with volumes and service agreed between the HDUHB adults Neurodevelopmental service and Provider as funding allows ### Lot Information Lot 1 Due to exponential demand on both services, HDUHB seeks to appoint a suitable provider to support an ad hoc service for both the Adult ADHD service with ADHD Diagnostic Assessments and the Integrated Autism Service with ASD Assessments for Adults to reduce the HDUHB waiting list. HDUHB intends to a suitable Provider(s) for Adults over an initial three (3) year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. This is a zero-commitment contract, with volumes and service agreed between the HDUHB adults Neurodevelopmental service and Provider as funding allows ADHD Assessments 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 young person's mental state Assessment of the young person's needs, 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-11 ASD Assessments Provision of Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) assessments are a specialist service with specific standards to be met in accordance with NICE Guidelines, these include: Multi-disciplinary team Approach Childhood development history Clinical interview with informant Clinical Interview with individual Observation Assessment Use of a valid diagnostic tool as specified in current NICE guidance Diagnostic Threshold as set out in DSM5 or ICD-11 Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057571-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLL14 South West Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057571-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htm - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151819 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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