Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Kyro Grieve
E-mail: kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Post Diagnostic Support for Neurodivergent Individuals
Reference number: CT1652
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) are looking to issue a contract for the delivery of post diagnostic support to adults with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to design a service which will meet the growing demand in a sustainable, outcome focused and viable way. It is intended that organisations will engage with EHSCP to develop the requirement.
All providers are invited to engage with this process to support a new contract which will be tendered. All future communication will be directed though this PIN and to ensure your organisations participation and updates on this process, you should note interest against this PIN.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council along with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are interested in working with organisations on reviewing and developing the specification for this contract to ensure that post diagnostic support for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, predominately Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) receive the support they require.
It is currently proposed that the following elements will be included in post diagnostic support provision:
a) Group based social learning programmes to improve social interaction
b) Offer access to peer group support leading to opportunities for natural friendships and ongoing support networks to develop
c) Individual sessions for individuals who find group activities difficult
d) Interventions that improve social inclusion for example support with employment activities, volunteering, housing support and social activities
e) Support to individuals to develop strategies following diagnosis that includes self-management plans to promote and maintain self-efficiency
Provision should also include:
a) Waiting well approach – consideration of offering support to individuals who are on a waiting list and waiting for a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorders, predominantly Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Offering support at this stage in the diagnostic pathway will ensure that individuals are supported to manage or improve their mental health and can stop any negative lifestyle issues developing in the intervening period
The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market and gain insight into the likely level of interest from providers in the EHSCP Requirement.
The structure of the requirement will be part of future discussions with organisations who note interest in this PIN.
It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st April 2026.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/10/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
By noting interest, you are agreeing to further engagement with the Council. There is no guarantee there will be a future tender opportunity.
Please register your interest via Public Contracts Scotland by clicking ‘Register my Interest’ on this Prior Information Notice. From here your organisation will be included in the invite to our provider engagement session which is anticipated to take place online between the 25th to 29th August 2025. Further information will be provided around the service at these events.
If you decide that your organisation has no further interest in pursuing this contract opportunity, then please be so kind as to remove your name and organisation from the interest list on Public Contracts Scotland.
It is considered this requirement is covered under the light touch regime of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Any information contained within this notice is information only and is subject to change.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805556.
(SC Ref:805556)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/07/2025