Adult Autism Assessment, Diagnosis and Support Service for NHS Shropshire CCG

Tender description

This is not a call for Competition. This is an Advert for Soft Market Testing to gauge market interest which will influence future Commissioning and Procurement Direction. NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) on behalf of NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group, (the CCG) are seeking to understand if there is market interest in providing an Autism Diagnosis Service for Adults, to the CCG. The CCG are looking to commission a comprehensive Services that covers the following: • A Diagnostic Service for adults who may have Asperger's Syndrome or a high-functioning autism condition for whom no current pathway exists. • Timely diagnosis, which will help the individual, families, friends, parents, carers, professionals and colleagues to better understand and manage their needs and behaviour. • Locally managed diagnostic service that incorporate best clinical practice. • Advice and ongoing support post diagnosis. Please find attached a copy of the specification for reference. The Commissioner is considering a 2-year contract period, value estimated at £48,000.00 per annum. The CCG would like to assess current market appetite to provide this service.