--- title: "Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-29" --- # Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by The City of Edinburgh Council, currently at the planning stage, focusing on delivering post diagnostic support for neurodivergent individuals, particularly adults with Autism and ADHD. This service aims to cater to the increasing demand within the Edinburgh area, classified under general public services. Interested organisations are encouraged to engage with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership to design a sustainable and outcome-focused service. Providers should note their interest by 13th October 2025, with future discussions anticipated to shape the service requirements before the contract commences on 1st April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and social services, especially those specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. Companies that offer group learning programmes, peer support networks, or individual interventions are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses focusing on social inclusion, employment support, and self-management strategies could benefit from participating in this procurement, which encourages proactive engagement and collaboration with public sector organisations to develop innovative solutions that meet the community's needs effectively. ## Notice The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement. All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council along with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are interested in working with organisations on reviewing and developing the specification for this contract to ensure that post diagnostic support for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) receive the support they require. It is currently proposed that the following elements will be included in post diagnostic support provision: a) Group based social learning programmes to improve social interaction b) Offer access to peer group support leading to opportunities for natural friendships and ongoing support networks to develop c) Individual sessions for individuals who find group activities difficult d) Interventions that improve social inclusion for example support with employment activities, volunteering, housing support and social activities e) Support to individuals to develop strategies following diagnosis that includes self-management plans to promote and maintain self-efficiency Provision should also include: a) Waiting well approach - consideration of offering support to individuals who are on a waiting list and waiting for a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorders, predominantly Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Offering support at this stage in the diagnostic pathway will ensure that individuals are supported to manage or improve their mental health and can stop any negative lifestyle issues developing in the intervening period The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market and gain insight into the likely level of interest from providers in the EHSCP Requirement. The structure of the requirement will be part of future discussions with organisations who note interest in this PIN. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st April 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535655 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535655 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535655 Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals - The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement. All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805556 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805556. 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