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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process for the Waveney Adult Autism Assessment Service has entered the award stage, with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority. The competitive open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime aims to build a comprehensive service for autism assessment tailored to adults registered with Waveney practitioners. The procurement falls within the health services category, specifically focusing on community health services.
This contract, valued at £540,000 over its possible three-year duration, is set to commence on 1st October 2025. Key evaluation criteria included quality and innovation, social impact, and integration, with emphasis on improving access and reducing health disparities. Skylight Psychiatry Ltd has been selected as the service provider, after an evaluation process finalized on 10th July 2025.
Stakeholders are reminded of the standstill period ending on 6th August 2025, during which feedback can be provided. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on health services, digital solutions, and social value innovation. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality autism assessments and improve integration of services would benefit from competing in similar procurement processes.
With a planned duration of two years and possible extension to three, this contract suits service providers with a strategic interest in sustainable healthcare provision and those aiming to enhance health equality. Businesses that are adept at collaborating with public sector entities and can demonstrate innovation in service delivery will find this opportunity aligned with growth objectives.
This is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.<br/><br/>NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering a Waveney Autism Adult Assessment Service.<br/><br/>The key aims and objectives include the following:<br/><br/>To engage with autistic people and the market to commission an autism assessment service for adults registered with a Waveney GP.<br/><br/>The commissioning process will define quality with alignment to local and national standards, policy and guidance. It will include the process to measure and monitor the quality of assessments, while ensuring sustainability of the service.<br/><br/>This service is funded by health and the ICB will lead the contract from 1st October 2025. Through good integration the aims is to deliver clearer access and seamless pathways, improve patients experience and achieve better wellbeing outcomes with a reduction in health inequalities.<br/><br/>The project aims to exploit digital technology, identify innovative opportunities, promote social value and secure value for money, through listening and understanding the market and building on existing good relationships demonstrating leadership and good governance arrangements.<br/><br/>This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The maximum annual value is PS180,000 with a maximum 3 year contract value of PS540,000
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