---
title: "Paediatric autism assessment capacity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d25"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Paediatric autism assessment capacity

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d25

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking to boost its paediatric autism assessment capacity due to increasing referral rates. This procurement process invites qualified providers to deliver 88 autism assessments to alleviate extended patient waiting times. The tender, titled "Paediatric autism assessment capacity," falls under the health services category and is geographically focused on the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, submissions must be completed by 8th May 2026, with enquiries concluding on 6th May 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18th May and may extend until July 2027. 

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for service providers in health care, particularly those specialising in paediatric autism assessments. It opens possibilities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) through an open procurement method. With a gross contract value of £204,000, providers can compete based on various criteria such as quality, cost, and integration strategies. The procurement encourages improving access and reducing health inequalities, presenting a strategic opening for businesses with expertise in these areas to contribute meaningfully and expand their reach in the public sector health domain.

## Notice

Due to a sustained increase in referral rates, demand for paediatric autism assessments now exceeds the Trust's current service capacity. This has resulted in extended waiting times for patients requiring assessment. To address this backlog and improve timeliness of care, the Trust intends to procure additional capacity through the outsourcing of 88 autism assessments on a cost-and-volume basis. The Trust invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver these assessments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038764-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| 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

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038764-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038764-2026
  28th April 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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