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Published 25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST

Official UK procurement notice

National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism andADHD Assessment Services

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-04ce34
Creator: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Published: 2026-09-25T15:12:30.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreementServicesRestricted procedure

Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE31)

Framework ceiling (notional)£15,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update

Submissions closed 7 Feb 2025awarded 3 Jul 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).

"Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act.

For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement.

Demand for autism and ADHD assessment and diagnosis services has increased significantly in recent years, with waiting lists in some areas now years long.

In order to address this backlog, many NHS organisations are outsourcing portions of this service to increase capacity, either on a short- or long-term basis. This Framework Agreement will provide a quick and compliant route to contract for these services.

The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide an assessment and diagnosis service for autism, ADHD and/or combined autism and ADHD for both adult and paediatric patients.

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For patients on the ADHD or combined pathway this may also include medication prescribing, titration and review.

The term of the framework agreement will be 4 years.

CPV: Health and social work services · Medical specialist services · Paediatric services · Psychiatrist or psychologist services · Services provided by medical personnel

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 39 bids received · 40 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction: Electronic auctions may be used in further competitions.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published

Lot #1Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a contract with a Single Provider via the Commercial Procurement Services Autism and ADHD Assessment...CancelledPublished value£15,000,000

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a contract with a Single Provider via the Commercial Procurement Services Autism and ADHD Assessment Services Framework (Ref: F/097/AAAS/24/AB). The purpose of this call‑off is to support the insourced delivery of autism diagnostic assessments for Children and Young People currently on the Barnsley waiting list, utilising external clinical capacity within NHS or local authority settings to reduce delays and improve access to timely diagnosis. This notice is an intention to award a contract using the competitive process…

Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber

Extensions: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an more…
annual basis, UNLESS they wish to bid for additional services to which they were not previously awarded
Variant bids: allowed

85121200 Medical specialist services85121270 Psychiatrist or psychologist services85121291 Paediatric services85141000 Services provided by medical personnel

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Quality: 70%Price: 30%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality — 70%
price — 30%

Conditions of participation3

Suitability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Economic & financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical & professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Restricted procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
Last source update: 25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
Award evaluation window: 10 Feb 2025, 14:00 GMT — …
Authority reference: F/097/AAAS/24/AB
Classification (CPV): Health and social work servicesMedical specialist servicesPaediatric servicesPsychiatrist or psychologist servicesServices provided by medical personnel
Delivery area: UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE31)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ce34

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 03/09/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Representation can be made to: [email protected] The award decision-makers for this contract are the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Councils Children's Commissioning Team. No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria is explained below: 1. Quality and Innovation (35%) The provider satisfies the contract and provides a high-quality service provision and innovation within the programme, including MDT working, governance structures, quality assurance processes and the ability to manage high levels of activity through established operational systems. 2. Integration, Collaboration and service sustainability (10%) The provider collaborates and integrates with many partners including existing NHS and local authority pathways and stakeholders. The aim is to be sustainable through collaboration to reduce duplication, improve referral quality, reduce waiting times and improve family experience. 3. Improving Access Reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (15%) Service users can access the service through flexible appointment arrangements including proactive communication with families, consideration of sensory, communication and physical requirements, and adjustments designed to improve attendance and accessibility. This provides patients with greater choice and flexibility. Service users will be supported throughout the assessment journey through clear communications, screening questionnaires, information resources, discussions regarding needs and preferences, and opportunities to request adjustments before assessment. 4. Social Value (10%) Operation of an ISO 14001 accredited Environmental Management System supported by a formal Carbon Reduction Plan. The use of digital and low-carbon service delivery models, environmental monitoring, reporting arrangements and practical measures designed to reduce environmental harm. The contract dates are as follows: 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2027

How it was run

Run through: portal not identified

Language: EN

Appointment period ends: 7 Feb 2025, 14:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 90 days from the deadline
Bids opened: 10 Feb 2025, 14:00 GMT

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.nhssourcing.co.uk ↗

Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
7 Feb 2025, 14:00 GMT
Bids opened
10 Feb 2025, 14:00 GMT
Notice publishedearlier today
25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 40admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 39

Contracts signed 20latest 21 Aug 2026

64 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 19 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £15,000,000 — the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Insourced Autism Assessment Service – Children and Young People (CYP)
Signed
21 Aug 2026
Value
£399,055
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-30
Signed
3 Jul 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-29
Signed
30 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-28
Signed
17 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-12
Signed
11 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-19
Signed
10 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-1
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-10
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-11
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-13
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-14
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-15
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-16
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-17
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-18
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-2
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-20
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-21
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-22
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Contract 037628-2025-23
Signed
2 Jun 2025
Value
ceiling above
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
39bids	—	—	—

Notice history

9 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 May 2025

Status changed
25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
Procurement method changed
25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
Buyer details updated
25 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
Procurement method changed
24 Aug 2026, 16:10 BST
Buyer details updated
24 Aug 2026, 16:10 BST
Buyer details updated
7 Jul 2025, 08:54 BST
Published value updated
6 May 2025, 17:07 BSTwas £15,000,000
Status changed to complete
6 May 2025, 17:07 BST
Deadline withdrawn
6 May 2025, 17:07 BST

Published amendments (1)

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of establishment of a framework agreement. This framework agreement has been concluded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 and the provisions of…

Routine re-releases (5)

2025-05: 1 release · 6 May 2025
2025-01: 1 release · 8 Jan 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Liverpool Road, Chester, North West, CH21UL [email protected]

Consortium members and other public bodies

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilContracting authorityRegional or local authorityGeneral public servicesN/A Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber +44 0126000000

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Barnsley CouncilMediation body Barnsley

Framework contractors & participating bidders

64 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 64 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

ADHD 360 LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 11739663 Maybrook House, Third Floor, Queensway, Halesowen, UK, B63 4AH
ADHD 360 LtdFramework contractor St James Building, Oxford Street, Manchester, North West, M1 6HT
Advanced Child Care Assessments Limited t/a Advanced Adult Care AssessmentsFramework contractor Speed Medical House, 16 Eaton Avenue, Matrix Park, Chorley, Lancashire, North West, PR7 7NA
Advanced Child Care Assessments Limited t/a Advanced Adult Care AssessmentsFramework contractorGB-COH: 05571239 Speed Medical House 16 Eaton Avenue Matrix Park Chorley, Lancashire, UK, PR7 7NA
Amethyst Assessment Centre LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 13882403 Suite 1 & 1a Melrose House 181 Chorley New Road, Bolton, UK
Amethyst Assessment Centre LtdFramework contractor Suite 1 & 1a, Melrose House, 181 Chorley New Road, Bolton, North West, BL1 4QZ
Autism and ADHD Diagnostic Centre LimitedFramework contractor 1st Floor 59 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 2DH
Autism and ADHD Diagnostic Centre LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: SC669363 1st Floor 59 Bath Street, Glasgow, UK, G2 2DH
Chase Lodge Health LimitedFramework contractor Page Street, Mill Hill, London, London, NW7 2ED
Chase Lodge Health LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 06177624 Chase Lodge Hospital Page Street Mill Hill, London, UK, NW7 2ED

Show 40 more suppliers

Ciconia Recovery LimitedFramework contractor 10 Harley Street, London, London, W1G 9PF
Ciconia Recovery LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 11644382 10 Harley Street, London, UK, W1G 9PF
Clinical Partners LimitedFramework contractor Unit 6, Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, South West, SP7 9AW
Clinical Partners LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 24328259 Unit 6 Chaldicott Barns Semley Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, UK, SP7 9AW
EVOLVE PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES LTDFramework contractor WINDSOR HOUSE, CORNWALL ROAD, HARROGATE, Yorkshire & Humber, HG1 2PW
Everest Recruitment and Services LtdFramework contractor 185 Adelphi Street, Preston, Lancashire, North West, PR1 7BH
Evolve Psychology Services LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 09059434 Windsor House Cornwall Road, Harrogate, UK, HG1 2PW
Focus Mental Health SolutionsFramework contractor 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, London, WC1N 3AX
HARLEY MENTAL HEALTH LTD T/A HARLEY STREET MENTAL HEALTHFramework contractorGB-COH: 13623390 128 CITY ROAD, LONDON, UK, EC1V 2NX
HARLEY MIND CARE PSYCHIATRISTS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08890276 20 WENLOCK ROAD, LONDON, UK, N1 7GU
HEALIOS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08459279 VINTAGE HOUSE 36-37 ALBERT EMBANKMENT, LONDON, UK, SE1 7TL
HEALTH NOW LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 13335901 HERSHAM FARM HOUSE HERSHAM FARM BUSINESS PARK LONGCROSS ROAD LONGCROSS CHERTSEY, SURREY, UK, KT16 0DN
HEALTHHERO SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03766413 10 UPPER BERKELEY STREET, LONDON, UK, W1H 7PE
Harley Mental Health LTD (Trading as Harley Street Mental Health)Framework contractor 128 City Road, London, London, EC1V 2NX
Harley Mind Care Psychiatrists LtdFramework contractor 20 Wenlock Road, London, London, N1 7GU
Healios LtdFramework contractor Healios Ltd., Vintage House, 36-37 Albert Embankment, London, Greater London, London, SE1 7TL
Health Now LimitedFramework contractor Hersham Farm House, Hersham Farm Business Park, Longcross Road, Longcross, Chertsey, Surrey, South East
HealthHero Solutions LimitedFramework contractor Registered address: 10 Upper Berkeley Street, London, London, W1H 7PE
ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor Milton Keynes, South East, MK12 5ZD
ID Medical Group LimitedFramework contractor Unit 2, Mill Square, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, South East, MK12 5ZD
Key Performance International Healthcare LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 13363117 Elder House West 590 - 598 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, UK, MK9 1LR
Key Performance International Healthcare LimitedFramework contractor Elder House West, 590 – 598 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, South East, MK9 1LR
MOAI HEALTH LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 12924603 112 SCYLLA ROAD NUNHEAD, LONDON, UK, SE15 3RZ
MOAI Health LimitedFramework contractor Oru Space Oru Space, 20-22 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8HN
MODALITY LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC422179 GRANVILLE HOUSE 2 TETTENHALL ROAD WOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, UK, WV1 4SB
Mindler LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: 12232933 25 Wilton Street, London, UK, SW1V 1LW
Mindler LtdFramework contractor 25 Wilton Street, London, London, SW1V 1LW
Modality Limited Liability PartnershipFramework contractor Granville House, 2 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4SB
NATIONAL NEURODIVERSITY ASSESSMENTS (TRADING AS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY WEST MIDLANDS LTD)Framework contractorGB-COH: 15722636 55 ASHFURLONG CRESCENT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, UK, B75 6EN
NEWBRIDGE CARE SYSTEMS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06134186 147 CHESTER ROAD STREETLY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, UK, SUTTON COLDFIELD
NHS ENGLAND ON BEHALF OF NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNITFramework contractor BENNETT HOUSE (HEADQUARTERS) NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE 2ND FLOOR EAST TOWN ROAD HANLEY, STOKE ON TRENT, UK, ST1 2QB
NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England)Framework contractor John Snow House, Durham University Science Park, Durham, North East, DH1 3YG
National Neurodiversity Assessments trading as Speech and Language Therapy West Midlands LtdFramework contractor 55 Ashfurlong Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6EN
Newbridge Care Systems LtdFramework contractor 147 Chester Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3NE
OAKDALE CENTRE CICFramework contractorGB-COH: 10277025 OAKDALE CENTRE 49 VALLEY DRIVE HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, UK, HG2 0JH
Oakdale Centre Community Interest Company LtdFramework contractor 49 Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber, HG2 0JH
PARTNERING HEALTH LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06563486 12 LITTLE PARK FARM WAY SEGENSWORTH WEST, FAREHAM, UK, PO15 5TD
PHOENIX MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC433542 48 ST LEONARDS ROAD BEXHILL ON SEA, EAST SUSSEX, UK, TN40 1JB
PROVIDE ENTERPRISES LIMITED TRADING AS PROVIDE WELLBEINGFramework contractorGB-COH: 05843096 900 THE CRESCENT COLCHESTER BUSINESS PARK, COLCHESTER ESSEX, UK, CO4 9YQ
Partnering Health Limited (PHL)Framework contractor 12 Little Park Farm Way, Segensworth West, Fareham, South East, PO15 5TD

Official documents & specifications

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