Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d03-90a4-7105-b7a1-8c7c27bbf83b/university-college-london-adult-autism-assessment-clinic-evaluation awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # University College London Adult Autism Assessment Clinic Evaluation [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £80,000 Published 6 Aug 2025 Deadline Closed 1 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### There has been significant year on year increases in the number of people waiting for an autism assessment. Demand for assessment continues to outstrip capacity in the workforce needed to deliver them. It is vital that autism assessment pathways are delivered through a quality and equity lens, considering evidence-based practice and research. UCL is launching an autism assessment and post-diagnostic support clinic in October 2025. There are several elements that could provide essential learning for systems and services, providing that they are evaluated robustly. The third level student population represent a specific challenge to the dynamics of adult waiting lists. In many places waiting times are now longer than the duration of study which creates a variety of unpredictable demand characteristics. Removing student populations from local specialist autism teams could positively impact the waiting list. An evaluation looking at the Clinic's success in contributing to more timely, less costly and more effective autism assessment services, with enhanced experience at each stage of support would support decision making around the assessment pathway and could lead to national policy development. UCL (which has unrivalled clinical and research expertise in neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions) is in a unique position to be able to provide an evaluation of this type. In addition, it will provide evidence about how best to support neurodivergent students (including autistic people) which is also crucial, given that a recent review found 30% of serious incident reports (of suicide and non-fatal self-harm) in higher education students described a diagnosis of, or suspected, neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD) Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4fc67c75-28e9-44d8-bbc5-1c6fbe313042) 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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