Planning

Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service for people registered with a Waveney GP

  • NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-033342

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04acbb

Published 16 October 2024, 12:16pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board

County Hall, Martineau Ln

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Email

david.bailey1@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

Buyer's address

https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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

Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service for people registered with a Waveney GP

Reference number

NW2024-84

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is a prior information notice only and the full procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement via the FTS portal.

This is advanced notice of the ICB intention to procure an adult autism assessment service for people registered with a Waveney GP. The intention is to commence the procurement process from 1st November 2024, with a service start date of 22nd May 2025 for a period of 2 years plus the option to extend for 12 months.

Estimated total value £540,000

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To engage with autistic people and the market to commission an autism assessment service for adults registered with a Waveney GP.

The commissioning process will define quality with alignment to local and national standards, policy and guidance. It will include the process to measure and monitor the quality of assessments, while ensuring sustainability of the service.

This service is funded by health and the ICB will lead the contract from 22 May 2025. Through good integration the aims is to deliver clearer access and seamless pathways, improve patients experience and achieve better wellbeing outcomes with a reduction in health inequalities.

The project aims to exploit digital technology, identify innovative opportunities, promote social value and secure value for money, through listening and understanding the market and building on existing good relationships demonstrating leadership and good governance arrangem

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £540,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance

Waveney

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a prior information notice only and the full procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement via the FTS portal.

This is advanced notice of the ICB intention to procure an adult autism assessment service for people registered with a Waveney GP. The intention is to commence the procurement process from 1st November 2024, with a service start date of 22nd May 2025 for a period of 2 years plus the option to extend for 12 months.

Estimated total value £540,000

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To engage with autistic people and the market to commission an autism assessment service for adults registered with a Waveney GP.

The commissioning process will define quality with alignment to local and national standards, policy and guidance. It will include the process to measure and monitor the quality of assessments, while ensuring sustainability of the service.

This service is funded by health and the ICB will lead the contract from 22 May 2025. Through good integration the aims is to deliver clearer access and seamless pathways, improve patients experience and achieve better wellbeing outcomes with a reduction in health inequalities.

The project aims to exploit digital technology, identify innovative opportunities, promote social value and secure value for money, through listening and understanding the market and building on existing good relationships demonstrating leadership and good governance arrangements.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 November 2024


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: Yes