NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley Place 12-25 Neurodiversity Support Service
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The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is conducting an open procurement process for the "NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley Place 12–25 Neurodiversity Support Service". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically counselling services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure method, inviting submissions via the Atamis Portal.
Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 22 December 2025, and the enquiry period, which closes on 10 December 2025. The contract is valued at £284,000, with 95% of the award criteria based on quality and 5% on price. The contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension.
This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in neurodiversity support services, particularly those with experience in providing autism-related counselling and support for individuals aged 12 to 25. Organisations that align with the NHS goals of enhancing the support and diagnosis experience for individuals with autism and additional needs are particularly suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their designated suitability in the tender criteria.
Successful bidders have the potential to impact the Barnsley community significantly and may partake in the future expansion of services tailored to emerging community needs.
This service will contribute to many of the commitments identified within each of the 6 themes in the Barnsley All Age Autism Strategy. It is directly applicable to commitment 4.3: 'We will develop a range of support from pre to post diagnosis for autistic children, young people, adults [18-25 years old], and their families'. And commitment 4.4 states 'We will explore other models such as joint assessments, to improve the assessment and diagnosis experience of people with Autism and additional needs i.e. ADHD or Learning Disabilities.
There is potential scope for future expansion of this service. However, there are no guarantees that these developments will occur. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Extending support, resources and training to /support staff working with Neurodiverse individuals across different settings e.g. supported living.
- Providing tailored support for parents/carers of children under 12 years old. Any future developments will be informed by service evaluation and emerging needs within the Barnsley community.
Option to extend for a further 2 years
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The contract period is two years.
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