--- title: "Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160576" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160576" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160576.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160576.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160576 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160576) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160576.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is overseeing the procurement process for the outsourcing of neurodevelopmental assessments, specifically targeting dual ASD and ADHD assessments. This procurement is classified under the services category, with the assessments to be conducted at Swansea Bay Health Board locations within the UK (CPV code 85121200). The procurement process, which is initiated through a framework call-off via a direct award procedure, was due to timeline-restricted funding and commenced with immediate assessments required prior to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £163,240, was signed on 27th February 2026, with Healios Limited acting as the supplier. This contract spans 12 months to allow full service delivery until stabilisation, providing services under the National Framework Agreement for Autism and ADHD Assessment Services. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare assessment services, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Large-scale businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive health assessments could find substantial growth opportunities by participating in similar framework agreements facilitated by NHS frameworks. While this specific procurement route was limited to direct award without competition, future procurements within the same niche could become open, inviting competitive tenders. Firms equipped to provide specialised health services and those capable of collaborating within national frameworks may enhance their visibility and expand their clientele in Wales through strategic engagements like this. ## Notice Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) via procurement route: PSR - Framework Call Off, Direct Award with No Competition Framework: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Project Reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework Allocated Unique Reference Number: F/097/SBU/(1)26.02 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) via procurement route: PSR - Framework Call Off, Direct Award with No Competition Framework: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Project Reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework Allocated Unique Reference Number: F/097/SBU/(1)26.02 Initial assessments to be conducted prior to 31st March 2026. The contract duration will be 12 months, to allow time for the Provider to deliver full pathway until stabilisation. ### Procurement Information Due to timeline restricted funding and requirement to be commenced urgently to achieve initial assessments prior to 31st March 2026 the most suitable procurement route would be Direct award from Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160576 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 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 | £163,240 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | 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 | TLL18 Swansea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEALIOS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121200 - Medical specialist services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160576 - 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160576 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN580315 Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) - Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) via procurement route: PSR - Framework Call Off, Direct Award with No Competition Framework: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Project Reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework Allocated Unique Reference Number: F/097/SBU/(1)26.02 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB593037 Outsourcing of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (Dual-ASD and ADHD) ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-160576 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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