Official UK procurement notice
Provider Accreditation Process for Adult's Autism Assessment to Somerset Integrated Care Board
Authority: NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionSomerset 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.
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The Adult Autism Assessment Service is commissioned to provide comprehensive,…Awarded
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.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 26 Jun 2026, 09:24 BST
- Last source update
- 26 Jun 2026, 09:24 BST
- Authority reference
WA15636 / C324318- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060109- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bda5Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
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.
Publisher note: 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.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Psychology | £0 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 060109-2026-1 · Buchanan Psychology
- Signed
- 12 Jun 2026
- Value
- £0
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NHS Somerset ICBReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Buchanan PsychologyAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.