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title: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Pathway services NHS North East and North Cumbria (Patient Choice)"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-05"
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# Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Pathway services NHS North East and North Cumbria (Patient Choice)

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662b7

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for Health services, focusing on ADHD and Autism Pathway services across the North East and North Cumbria region. This contract, awarded through a direct award process, bypasses typical procurement legislation, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £1,500 and signed on 13 February 2026, is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. It operates under a patient choice framework with an activity-based tariff model, offering diagnostic, assessment, and treatment services in line with clinical guidelines. This procurement falls outside traditional directives and highlights the bespoke nature of the healthcare services category.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for entities like Neurospectrum Limited, a large supplier, which has been actively selected as the contract provider. Businesses adept in delivering innovative healthcare solutions, particularly those with expertise in ADHD and Autism diagnostics and therapy, will find this contract appealing. The direct award methodology negates the need for prior competition publication, promoting efficiency for suitable providers within the industry. Companies capable of offering high-quality, patient-centric services will be able to thrive under this framework. The collaboration with a major buyer such as the NENC ICB could further establish a provider's reputation in the healthcare sector. Businesses focusing on expanding their services in central healthcare management areas will find this contract beneficial in enhancing service delivery.

## Notice

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has awarded a contract for the provision of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism diagnostic and assessment pathway services under the patient choice Framework. The service includes assessment, diagnosis, post-diagnostic support, and associated clinical interventions delivered in accordance with relevant national guidance and local pathway requirements. The contract has been awarded to NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board following Direct Award Process B under the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. This contract covers ADHD and Autism diagnostic and treatment pathway services across the NENC ICB footprint. The service operates on an activity-based tariff model. The estimated total value shown reflects the highest unit tariff for the purposes of system entry. Payment is made on an activity basis and there is no guaranteed minimum activity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the provision of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism diagnostic, assessment, and treatment pathway services for patients across the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board footprint. The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 for a period of three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. Contract start date: 01 April 2026 Contract end date: 31 March 2031 Payments are made on an activity-based tariff system, with charges applied upon completion of each assessment or activity. This is an existing service. This is an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 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/019771-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019771-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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