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title: "Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-24"
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# Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service" in the Kent & Medway region has completed its award stage under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The buyer, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, has finalized the contract with The Owl Centre Limited as the supplier. The service encompasses health services classified under CPV code 85100000 and is set to span from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method applied was limited, chosen without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on the unique nature of the service needed and the existence of no realistic alternative provider.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for SMEs in the health services sector to secure a contract for delivering autism diagnostic assessments. The existing framework allows for growth in service provision tailored to the specific needs of the population in the UKJ4 region. Businesses specialising in health service delivery, particularly those with capabilities in autism assessments, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The proven ability to offer comprehensive healthcare evaluations strategically positions service providers to leverage further public sector contracts within similar regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in Kent & Medway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Autism Diagnostic Assessment service in Kent & Medway.

This contract has been awarded under Direct Award B.

The contract has been awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependant on the activity delivered.

Contract Period: 15th September 2025 - 14th September 2028 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This is an existing service.

These are existing suppliers.

Options: The contract may be extended for 12 months

### Procurement Information

This is a Provide Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076287-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OWL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076287-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/

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