Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Unit 1A Howard Court, 14 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
Contact
Bailie Curtis
Telephone
+7 855963658
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH - East of England
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
HCT - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) currently has a backlog of children awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment.
To address this, HCT is collaborating with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to outsource assessments for some children and young people (CYP).
This initiative aims to reduce waiting times and support the implementation of a revised diagnostic pathway.
The Trust is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to conduct assessments for CYPs aged five and above.
The selected provider must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that is responsive to clients' needs and help clear the backlog while also offering ongoing assessment services as needed.
Key requirements include:
• A multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians.
• Appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.
• A blended approach to assessments, with face-to-face and virtual consultations (face-to-face only for children aged five and six).
• Robust contract management and effective collaboration with the Trust’s key contacts.
The contract is expected to commence in early September 2025 for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions (1+1).
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: £1,260,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) currently has a backlog of children awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment.
To address this, HCT is collaborating with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to outsource assessments for some children and young people (CYP).
This initiative aims to reduce waiting times and support the implementation of a revised diagnostic pathway.
The Trust is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to conduct assessments for CYPs aged five and above.
The selected provider must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that is responsive to clients' needs and help clear the backlog while also offering ongoing assessment services as needed.
Key requirements include:
• A multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians.
• Appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.
• A blended approach to assessments, with face-to-face and virtual consultations (face-to-face only for children aged five and six).
• Robust contract management and effective collaboration with the Trust’s key contacts.
The contract is expected to commence in early September 2025 for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions (1+1).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
two.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the New Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006331
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Owl Centre Limited
16 Main Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
SA65 9HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
National registration number
07880303
Internet address
http://www.theowltherapycentre.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,260,000
Lowest offer: £1,260,000 / Highest offer: £1,260,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom