Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c32-39f3-7287-9efb-600cdad1527c/adult-autism-assessment-diagnosis-and-support-service-for-nhs-shropshire-ccg pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for NHS Shropshire CCG [NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Dec 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is not a call for Competition. This is an Advert for Soft Market Testing to gauge market interest which will influence future Commissioning and Procurement Direction. NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) on behalf of NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group, (the CCG) are seeking to understand if there is market interest in providing an Autism Diagnosis Service for Adults, to the CCG. The CCG are looking to commission a comprehensive Services that covers the following: • A Diagnostic Service for adults who may have Asperger's Syndrome or a high-functioning autism condition for whom no current pathway exists. • Timely diagnosis, which will help the individual, families, friends, parents, carers, professionals and colleagues to better understand and manage their needs and behaviour. • Locally managed diagnostic service that incorporate best clinical practice. • Advice and ongoing support post diagnosis. Please find attached a copy of the specification for reference. The Commissioner is considering a 2-year contract period, value estimated at £48,000.00 per annum. The CCG would like to assess current market appetite to provide this service. Additional information: This is not a call for Competition. This is an Advert for Soft Market Testing to gauge market interest which will influence future Commissioning and Procurement Direction. The services to which this notice relates fall below the Light Touch Regime threshold set by Public Contracts Regulation 2016. Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology, nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to the procurement of these services. ### Transparency The contracting authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this procurement under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the contracting authority intends to publish procurement documentation and the text of any resulting contractual arrangements, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the contracting authority. Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Further information on transparency can be found at: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance) How to apply: The purpose of this PIN is to understand the market's capacity and make providers aware of the CCGs' intent. We would be grateful if any current providers of similar services and who may be interested in providing this service in the future to complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), to be completed and submitted via the MLCSU eProcurement portal Bravo by the stated deadline. To do that, candidates need to register on the portal at [mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk). If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. Once registered, candidates must express interest by: - logging-in to the Portal, and - selecting response to advert and PQQ (search for reference number pqq\_467) and submit by the date specified. Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f9a6c310-e13e-4e2f-8b6e-f790f9b2a146) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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