Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
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