Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Unit 1A Howard Court, 14 Tewin Road
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1BW
UK
Contact person: Bailie Curtis
E-mail: bailie.curtis@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hct.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.hct.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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
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
HCT - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessm
Reference number: C318564
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) currently has a backlog of children awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment.<br/><br/>To address this, HCT is collaborating with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to outsource assessments for some children and young people (CYP).<br/><br/>This initiative aims to reduce waiting times and support the implementation of a revised diagnostic pathway.<br/>The Trust is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to conduct assessments for CYPs aged five and above. <br/><br/>The selected provider must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that is responsive to clients' needs and help clear the backlog while also offering ongoing assessment services as needed.<br/>Key requirements include:<br/>• A multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians.<br/>• Appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.<br/>• A blended approach to assessments, with face-to-face and virtual consultations (face-to-face only for children aged five and six).<br/>• Robust contract management and effective collaboration with the Trust’s key contacts.<br/><br/>The contract is expected to commence in early September 2025 for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions (1+1).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 260 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) currently has a backlog of children awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment.<br/><br/>To address this, HCT is collaborating with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to outsource assessments for some children and young people (CYP).<br/><br/>This initiative aims to reduce waiting times and support the implementation of a revised diagnostic pathway.<br/>The Trust is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to conduct assessments for CYPs aged five and above. <br/><br/>The selected provider must deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that is responsive to clients' needs and help clear the backlog while also offering ongoing assessment services as needed.<br/>Key requirements include:<br/>• A multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians.<br/>• Appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.<br/>• A blended approach to assessments, with face-to-face and virtual consultations (face-to-face only for children aged five and six).<br/>• Robust contract management and effective collaboration with the Trust’s key contacts.<br/><br/>The contract is expected to commence in early September 2025 for an initial one-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions (1+1).<br/><br/>This opportunity is being published on the Atamis e-procurement portal, reference number C318564.<br/>Link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 260 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
11/09/2025
End:
10/09/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Optional Extension of +1 +1 Years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.3) Additional information
HCT - CYP Aged 5-6 Years 364 Days - Face to Face<br/>HCT - CYP Aged 7+ to 17 Years 364 Days - Virtual or Face to Face<br/><br/>The requirement is that the provider must have Consultant Paediatricians/Paediatricians as part of the team.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025