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title: "Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146595"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-02-10"
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# Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146595

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments to Healios Limited. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and addresses the increasing demand for diagnostic services for children and young people up to 18 years old. The primary location for service delivery is in Cardiff, with a flexible approach to digital and face-to-face assessments. The contract was signed on 10th February 2025, and the procurement method was open, with the tender stage concluding on 14th January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for health service providers with expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Suitable businesses include those presenting a clinically led approach with qualified staff adhering to professional body standards. The contract aims for the completion of 360 diagnostic assessments annually, ensuring services are accessible between 8am to 8pm, including weekends, to accommodate the needs of children, young people, and their families. This tender is ideal for companies capable of swift service implementation within six weeks of referral and meeting robust clinical supervision and safeguarding standards.

## Notice

The Health Board is responsible for the delivery of Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic services to children and young people up to the age of 18 years old. This is currently delivered by a multidisciplinary team through a mixed method delivery of face to face and virtual clinics.Due to a significant increase in demand, the Health Board is seeking to implement additional clinical resource to undertake appropriate diagnostic assessments for Neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The additional clinical resource will support in the clinical delivery of assessment to children and young people who have been waiting for assessment for over 2 years.Preferably the additional clinical resource would deliver assessment activity through an appropriate digital platform, although delivery does not have to be limited to digital and appropriate face to face delivery will be acceptable.Key Objectives - to include but not limited to:-clinically led-Be able to deliver Neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments for conditions including ASD and ADHD-Be able to complete a full diagnostic assessment within 4 weeks of the first assessment appointment-Be staffed by appropriately qualified clinicians who adhere to recognised professional body standards with an appropriate level of practical experience. Staff must hold safeguarding level 3 certification and an enhanced DBS check-Meet the standards of the current clinical evidence base for diagnostic assessment as outlined in NICE Guidance-Allow for flexible access to assessment between 8am - 8pm to best meet the needs of CYP and their Parent/s Carers. If possible, services should be provided over the weekend.- Be able to adhere to local policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding-Mirror the core services in the management of DNAs and communication of these-Have a clear clinical supervision model in place within an appropriate governance framework.Key Outputs - to include but not limited to:Diagnostic Assessments-360 Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments-Assessing for ASD / ADHD or both as appropriate-Assessments should be fully completed with outcome / diagnosis confirmed with the family within 4 weeks of the first assessment appointmentAssessments should commence no later than 6 weeks from the date the referral is accepted into your service.All assessments should have commenced before the end of the 2024-2025 financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146595 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BAGLAN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 16:44 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146595
- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:19 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146595

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://healios.org.uk/

## Provenance

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