---
title: "Paediatric autism assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f56"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Paediatric autism assessment

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f56

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## Summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process for paediatric autism assessments, classified under health services, with an open competition procurement method and placed under the services category. The process takes place in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Currently in the tender stage, the opportunity was announced on 27th January 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th February 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the enquiry period closes on 4th February 2026 at 5:00 PM. The contract period is expected to start on 22nd February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026, with an option for renewal up to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health services, as the evaluation will weigh both quality and cost criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in quality and innovation, social values, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability will be well-positioned to succeed. The contract's focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice further opens avenues for companies committed to public service values. With a base contract value of £40,000 and a maximum potential value of £48,000, it provides a financially worthwhile engagement for suitable candidates.

## Notice

Paediatric autism assessment for the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006960-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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