London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD)
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This procurement process, managed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, involved the award of a contract titled "London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD)" under the Health Care Services industry category. It is focused on addressing the delay in autism assessments for children in the London area, specifically in region UKI44. The current procurement stage is the award stage, as indicated by the intention to award notice published on 13 November 2025.
The contract is valued at £120,560 (excluding VAT) and is expected to span over six months. Interested parties were required to respond by 21 November 2025. The process did not follow the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015 but was instead governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a limited procurement method without prior publication.
This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that focus on paediatric care and autism assessments. The award to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) highlights the NHS's commitment to reducing patient wait times and improving service accessibility. Firms that excel in delivering efficient, cost-effective health services with high quality standards could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and enhancing their market reputation.
The strategic location in London furthermore presents a vibrant backdrop for potential collaborations and networking within the health services sector.
1.1. The Trust has a requirement to reduce the backlog of children waiting for Initial Paediatric Assessments, specifically Autism assessments. Current waiting times exceed 52 weeks, with 943 children waiting.
This paper recommends the award of a contract to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) to deliver 137 Autism assessments within the required timeframe
1.1. The Trust has a requirement to reduce the backlog of children waiting for Initial Paediatric Assessments, specifically Autism assessments. Current waiting times exceed 52 weeks, with 943 children waiting. This paper recommends the award of a contract to London Early Autism Diagnosis (LEAD) to deliver 137 Autism assessments within the required timeframe. <br/><br/>1.2. The new contract will maintain high standards of quality and innovation while ensuring quicker access to autism assessments. It will reduce the backlog of patients waiting over 52 weeks, provide faster assessment turnaround compared to standard NHS provision, improve patient experience through local, face-to-face services and deliver value for money through competitive rates.<br/>The estimated contract value is PS120,560 (exc. VAT) over 6 months
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