Published date: 4 June 2020

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 29 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£4,527,526

Procurement reference

South Staffs Children and Young people's Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Service

Published date

4 June 2020

Closing date

29 November 2019

Contract start date

1 June 2020

Contract end date

31 May 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cannock Chase; East Staffordshire; South East Staffordshire and Seisdon; and Stafford and Surrounds CCGs have undertaken a procurement exercise to secure a children's and young people's autism service. The proposed service will provide an autism assessment and intervention service that integrates with health, education and social care. The service will provide a diagnostic pathway for children and young people, aged 0-19, suspected of having Autism spectrum condition (ASC) and a range of interventions to children and young people, aged 0-19 with a confirmed diagnosis of autism and a range of interventions for young people aged 19-25 who have an education healthcare plan with a primary diagnosis of autism.

The intended outcomes of this service include:

• to deliver a diagnosis to those who may present with ASC behavioural conditions and symptoms;

• to provide post diagnosis support and interventions for children and young people with ASC;

• to provide a community focused model that promotes support within the community for people with ASC;

• to provide support and education to parents and carers to enable them to manage the child or young person's condition;

• provide clear pathways and signposting to other local services;

• provide an effective transitional pathway to assist young people (with ASC) transfer from children's to adults services;

• ensure delivery of personalised care planning;

• focus on crisis contingency planning, working jointly with other relevant services where appropriate.

Commissioners financial envelope for the service was set at a maximum block contract value of GBP 1 509 329 per annum throughout contract duration inclusive of all costs and taxes.

The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years.

OJEU Contract Award Notice reference 2020/S 105-255456

Award information

Awarded date

27 May 2020

Contract start date

1 June 2020

Contract end date

31 May 2023

Total value of contract

£4,527,526

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital Corporation Street, Stafford ST16 3AG

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Elizabeth Johnson

Address

Procurement Dept, Heron House,
120 Grove Road, Fenton
Stoke on Trent
ST4 4LX
England

Email

elizabeth.johnson1@nhs.net