Scope
Reference
C402636
Description
This service will contribute to many of the commitments identified within each of the 6 themes in the Barnsley All Age Autism Strategy. It is directly applicable to commitment 4.3: ‘We will develop a range of support from pre to post diagnosis for autistic children, young people, adults [18-25 years old], and their families’. And commitment 4.4 states ‘We will explore other models such as joint assessments, to improve the assessment and diagnosis experience of people with Autism and additional needs i.e. ADHD or Learning Disabilities.
There is potential scope for future expansion of this service. However, there are no guarantees that these developments will occur. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Extending support, resources and training to /support staff working with Neurodiverse individuals across different settings e.g. supported living.
• Providing tailored support for parents/carers of children under 12 years old.
Any future developments will be informed by service evaluation and emerging needs within the Barnsley community.
Contract 1. NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley Place 12–25 Neurodiversity Support Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £236,667 excluding VAT
- £284,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 9 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The maximum contract length is 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract is for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The maximum contract length is 4 years
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Contract locations
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Barnardo's
- Companies House: 00061625
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane
Ilford
IG61QG
United Kingdom
Email: supportcare@barnardos.orh.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley Place 12-25 Neurodiversity Support Service
Contracting authority
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPTG-3156-TGWG
197 Eyre Street
Sheffield
S1 3FG
United Kingdom
Email: syicb.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - central government