Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
County Hall,
Norwich
NR21NH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Children and Young People's Assessment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This will be an NHS Standard Contract Sub-contract for the provision of Neurodevelopmental Assessments (ADHD and Autism) to Children and Young People in Suffolk.
Demand for ADHD and Autism assessments have risen rapidly over the past 20 years. Investment in ADHD and Autism assessment capacity has not kept pace with this growth; demand now far exceeds available capacity. The global prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is estimated to be around 5% and Autism in England is estimated to be approximately 1-1.8% of the population.
The Contractor will:
• Assess and diagnose ADHD and/or Autism
• identify differential needs and recommend appropriate support, including self-help tools and by accessing both services and universal provision
Through a multidisciplinary diagnostic and needs-led assessment process which is compliant with NICE Guidance and DSM-V or ICD-11 criteria.
ADHD Diagnostic Assessment
A diagnosis of ADHD must only be made by a specialist psychiatrist, paediatrician or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional with training and expertise in the diagnosis of ADHD
Autism Diagnostic Assessment
The Contractor will complete a full NICE-complaint needs-led diagnostic assessment for those with suspected Autism
When appropriate, joint ADHD and Autism assessments will be offered.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-077440
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.2.14
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Indicative activity to be commissioned:
- 450 ADHD assessments
- 200 Autism assessments
x650 total assessments of which up to x70 could be joint assessments for ADHD and Autism.
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Indicative activity to be commissioned:
- 450 ADHD assessments
- 200 Autism assessments
x650 total assessments of which up to x70 could be joint assessments for ADHD and Autism.
Activity to be delivered (fully completed) within 6-9 months of contract award.