ADHD diagnostic assessment, prescribing & titration

The public procurement process overseen by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board involves the provision of an ADHD diagnostic assessment, prescribing, and titration service in the Kent & Medway region. Classified under health services, this contract has been awarded to The Owl Centre Limited, following a direct award without prior publication, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage of this process is complete with the contract term commencing from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2028, offering an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This award is an existing service provision with the main point of contact being William Clark at the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, with no fixed contract value beyond actual service activity performed. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses that operate within the health services industry to gain insights into the contracting procedures used within NHS structures, particularly those involving specific health assessments and treatment provisions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services can learn from The Owl Centre Limited's engagement to explore potential collaboration or future competitive opportunities within similar procurement frameworks.

The process demonstrates a focused procurement method that might suit businesses adept in delivering specialised services without the need for comprehensive tender competitions.