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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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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-066342

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is awarding a contract for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Pathway services, focusing on diagnostics, assessments, and treatment pathways under the Health Services category. The contract is designed for services across the North East and North Cumbria regions, commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2031, with no provisions from the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 applied. Utilising a Direct Award Process B as part of the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime regulations, this contract operates on an activity-based tariff model, allowing payment based on completed activities rather than guarantees of minimum activity. The award has been made to The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence (t/a Care ADHD) following the method of a limited procurement process without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring focus on patient choice.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly those specialising in ADHD and Autism diagnostics, assessments, and clinical interventions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality patient choice services without a guaranteed minimum activity could find potential growth through meeting the needs of this framework. Additionally, the activity-based tariff model offers businesses flexibility in service delivery and financial planning. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in health services within the UKC region can leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint and showcase their capacity to adhere to national guidance and local requirements, fostering business development within the NHS service provision landscape.

## 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/020008-2026 |
| 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 | THE CENTRE FOR ADHD RESEARCH AND EXCELLENCE (T/A CARE ADHD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020008-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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