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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Pathway services NHS North East and North Cumbria (Patient Choice)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Buyer Address: PEMBERTON HOUSE COLIMA AVENUE SUNDERLAND ENTERPRISE PARK, Sunderland, UKC, SR53XB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
1500.0 GBP
Published
06 Mar 2026, 08:40
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Shropshire Autism Services Ltd (t/a The Autism Service)
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Patient Choice

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Patient Choice

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