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title: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Pathway services NHS North East and North Cumbria (Patient Choice)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066315"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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-066315

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has finalised a contract for the provision of diagnostic and assessment pathway services for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism within the United Kingdom's North East and North Cumbria region. This contract, awarded under the Direct Award Process B of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypasses the typical tender publication process due to specific regulatory exemptions. The procurement falls within the health services industry category and covers services like assessment, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic support. Key dates include the contract commencement on 1 April 2026, with a completion date set for 31 March 2031. This activity-based tariff service model indicates payments based on completed assessments or activities, offering innovative service delivery aligned with both national and local pathway requirements.

This contract's allocation to Teledoctor t/a ProblemShared represents a significant opportunity for business growth within specialised healthcare services, particularly for service providers skilled in mental health, neurodiversity, and ADHD and Autism assessments. The procurement method, focusing on patient choice, leans heavily on quality and cost criteria, making it an attractive scenario for large-scale healthcare providers and enterprises ready to deliver high-value, patient-focused services. Moreover, businesses eager to engage in transformative health service management and delivery, particularly those that can seamlessly integrate with the NHS framework, would find this contract appealing. By adhering to stringent quality and cost standards, businesses will be able to foster long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector, enhancing patient outcomes and organisational reputability.

## 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 a new 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/019939-2026 |
| 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 | TELEDOCTOR T/A PROBLEMSHARED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019939-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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