Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QSL
Wynford House, Lufton Way
Yeovil, Somerset
BA22 8HR
UK
Contact person: Caitlin Dyke
E-mail: caitlin.dyke@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Address of the buyer profile: https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provider Accreditation Process for Adult's Autism Assessment to Somerset Integrated Care Board
Reference number: WA15636 / C324318
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Somerset Integrated Card Board are awarding a contract. This is being awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of Adult's Autism Assessment to Buchanan Psychology.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Adult Autism Assessment Service is commissioned to provide comprehensive, high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations and support of Autism for adults aged 18 years and above who do not have a previous autism diagnosis either as an adult or child/young person that are registered with a Somerset GP.
The service aims to provide timely, comprehensive, and accurate diagnostic assessments for adults suspected of having autism. The primary objectives are to:
• Provide a structured diagnostic pathway in line with NICE CG142.
• Offer formulation-driven assessments that are sensitive to the needs of neurodiverse adults, using validated diagnostic tools.
• Ensure early identification of autism-related needs and facilitate access to appropriate support services.
• Develop post-diagnostic personalised plans tailored to each individual's needs, including referral to mental health services, vocational rehabilitation, and social care as appropriate.
• Raise awareness of autism among healthcare providers, employers, and the wider community to foster inclusion and reduce stigma.
A contract has been awarded following a direct award process B in accordance with Regulation 8 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The initial Contract period is 2 years from 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2028 (with a 1 year extension being permitted up to 31 March 2029)
Duration: 2 + 1 years
This is a zero-based contract, based on historical activity the total spend is anticipated to be circa £10,500 per year.
This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative provider' / 'Patient Choice
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional extension of up to 1 year.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Buchanan Psychology
16482553
Robson House, Chapel Street
Honiton
EX14 1EU
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The contract award was approved by NHS Somerset ICB at the Finance Committee held on 16 September 2025. No conflicts of interest were declared at the time of contract award.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Somerset ICB
Yeovil
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/06/2026