Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS South Yorkshire ICB
722 Prince of Wales Road
Sheffield
S9 4EU
Contact
Tony Squires
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Rotherham Place : All Age Rotherham Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Reference number
SYPS/ROTH/TS/23/59
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (the ‘Authority') intend to award without competition to commission a Rotherham Adult Autism Diagnostic Service to the incumbent providers as detailed below:
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber (RDaSH) NHS Foundation Trust, Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Site, Balby, Doncaster. DN4 8QN.
The value given in this notice is for two years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £809,500
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Autistic people and their families living in Rotherham have said, through engagement events that they want a local (Rotherham) service, fully aligned to current Children and Young People’s autism provision, creating a seamless pathway of care.
Autistic people have also said that they want a provision which is aligned to the current NHS mental health and learning disability provision in Rotherham, provided by RDASH. It has been reported that travelling to areas outside of Rotherham can cause anxiety and so locating this in Rotherham in RDaSH would address this cause of anxiety.
The Rotherham Adult Autism Diagnostic Service provides diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults who currently live in the Rotherham area.
For individuals receiving a diagnosis of Autism, short-term follow-up sessions will be offered that can help with:
• Adjustment to autism diagnosis
• Education around diagnosis
• Working with employers/services to make reasonable adjustments
• Sensory Assessments
• Signposting to services that offer further support
Team: The diagnostic service benefits from a multi-disciplinary team approach consisting of both psychologists and occupational therapists.
Service Base: The service is based in the centre of town at Centenary Clinic however clinics will be also offered at Swallownest Court, Ferham Clinic or individuals own homes. Initial assessments can be offered using remote technology.
Referrals: GPs and RDaSH professionals can make a referral to the service on behalf of their patient. A mandatory referral form will need to be completed along with an AQ10 from the patient.
The service is valued and has made a positive impact in supporting autistic people living in Rotherham as it connects to the post-diagnostic offer provided by Rotherham Parent Carers Forum.
The incumbent provider is holding a waiting list for diagnostic assessments.
The new NHS procurement regime is not anticipated to be implemented before April 2023 and there may be an implementation period of a further 6 months. However, we are led to understand that the new procurement regime would encourage this approach.
Contract Value £404,750 per annum
Duration: 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
- Criterion: N/A
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a concession notice in the cases listed below
- The works or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Autistic people and their families living in Rotherham have said, through engagement events that they want a local (Rotherham) service, fully aligned to current Children and Young People’s autism provision, creating a seamless pathway of care.
Autistic people have also said that they want a provision which is aligned to the current NHS mental health and learning disability provision in Rotherham, provided by RDASH. It has been reported that travelling to areas outside of Rotherham can cause anxiety and so locating this in Rotherham in RDaSH would address this cause of anxiety.
The Rotherham Adult Autism Diagnostic Service provides diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults who currently live in the Rotherham area.
For individuals receiving a diagnosis of Autism, short-term follow-up sessions will be offered that can help with:
• Adjustment to autism diagnosis
• Education around diagnosis
• Working with employers/services to make reasonable adjustments
• Sensory Assessments
• Signposting to services that offer further support
Team: The diagnostic service benefits from a multi-disciplinary team approach consisting of both psychologists and occupational therapists.
Service Base: The service is based in the centre of town at Centenary Clinic however clinics will be also offered at Swallownest Court, Ferham Clinic or individuals own homes. Initial assessments can be offered using remote technology.
Referrals: GPs and RDaSH professionals can make a referral to the service on behalf of their patient. A mandatory referral form will need to be completed along with an AQ10 from the patient.
The service is valued and has made a positive impact in supporting autistic people living in Rotherham as it connects to the post-diagnostic offer provided by Rotherham Parent Carers Forum.
The incumbent provider is holding a waiting list for diagnostic assessments.
The new NHS procurement regime is not anticipated to be implemented before April 2023 and there may be an implementation period of a further 6 months. However, we are led to understand that the new procurement regime would encourage this approach.
Contract Value £404,750 per annum
Duration: 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2025
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
RDaSH
Weston Rd, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8QN
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £809,500
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £809,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Improvement
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom