Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Endeavour House, Russell Road
Ipswich
IP12BX
Contact
Jane Garnett
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
NHS Organisation Data Service
QJG
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Children and Young People and Adult ASD and ADHD services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This prior information notice is seeking to gather information in relation to Children and Young People and Adult ASD and ADHD services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH14 - Suffolk
- UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In the near future, SNEE ICB intend to release to the market an opportunity to join an accredited provider framework for provision of CYP and Adult ASD and ADHD services. This will include assessment, diagnosis and ongoing prescribing of medicines where applicable.
For ASD this will include triage, assessment, diagnosis and post assessment support.
For ADHD this will include triage, assessment, diagnosis, management and ADHD medication if clinically appropriate.
In the meantime, we are interested to hear from providers about their ASD and ADHD good practice and clinical approaches. We are particularly interested to hear from you regarding;
• What evidence based clinical tools and assessment criteria (including digital methods) you use to inform decision making supporting referral, assessment and diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.
• How you determine the clinical appropriateness of a referral.
• How you practically manage waiting lists and support prioritisation of patients when required.
• What different approaches you feel you need / or employ to support CYP and Adult patient groups, including transition to Adult services and moving out of area.
If you could send responses in respect of the questions above to procurement@snee.nhs.uk by 17:00 on the 21st May 2025.
Please include direct contact information in case the Commissioners would like to discuss your responses further.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 June 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of any contract in a future procurement process will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to any process which may be published in relation to this notice.