Provision of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Referral Management Service

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Referral Management Service." This tender pertains to community health services aimed at managing ADHD referrals within the geographical area defined as UKG23 and UKG24, covering several regions within the United Kingdom. The award was completed as of 5th August 2025 following a direct procurement method without competition, reflecting the need for a specialised and tailored service approach.

The contract is valued at £116,000 (gross amounting to £139,200) and has been assigned to NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU. The contract period is set from 10th October 2025 to 9th October 2026, with the procurement process being complete as of 29th September 2025. The decision-making adhered to procurement guidelines and was finalised via Finance and Procurement Governance approvals.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in referral management and ADHD. Companies with expertise in clinical reviews and managing health referrals efficiently stand to benefit, especially within the NHS framework for mental health services. The service provision aligns with efforts to secure dynamic, innovative referral management processes and is particularly suited to large-scale healthcare providers capable of ensuring clinical appropriateness and secure data sharing between agencies.

The focus on prototype development for the ADHD Referral Management Service could further allow enterprises to contribute to early-stage design and testing phases, fostering future business growth and expansion in clinical service delivery sectors.