Children and Young People's Autism Services

Tender description

Cannock Chase; East Staffordshire; South East Staffordshire and Seisdon; and Stafford and Surrounds CCGs are looking to procure a children's and young people's autism service. The Commissioners wish to undertake engagement with potential Providers and the market in general, who share our passion and commitment and who are dedicated to providing the very best choice, service and patient care standards. Commissioners would like to understand the ability of Providers to deliver this service. The proposed service will provide an Autism Assessment and Intervention team aligned to mainstream health and social care. The service will provide a diagnostic pathway for children and young people suspected of having Autism spectrum condition (ASC) and a range of interventions to children and young people with a confirmed diagnosis of autism. The Commissioners wish to undertake engagement with potential Providers and the market in general on 26th June 2019 2pm - 5pm (location to be confirmed) who share our passion and commitment and who are dedicated to providing the very best choice, service and patient care standards. Commissioners would like to understand the ability of Providers to deliver this service. This notice, without call for competition, signals the CCGs' intention to procure the Autism and Diagnostic Service, through a competitive tendering process. The intended outcomes of this service include: • To deliver a diagnosis to those who may present with ASC behavioral conditions and symptoms • To provide post diagnosis support and interventions for children and young people with ASC. • To provide a community focused model that promotes support within the community for people with ASC. • To provide support and education to parents and carers to enable them to manage the child or young person's condition. • Provide clear pathways and signposting to other local services. • Provide an effective transitional pathway to assist young people (with ASC) transfer from children's to adults services. • Ensure delivery of personalised care planning • Focus on crisis contingency planning, working jointly with other relevant services where appropriate. The Provider premises will be delivered in various locations across South Staffordshire that are easily accessible to local communities from main transport links. Services should comply with You're Welcome Standards. The Provider premises and reception facilities shall be child/young person friendly. The proposed service will look at providing sufficiently flexible appointments to ensure that the Service Users have sufficient access to the services available at times that suit them. The proposed service will provide education and support to patients and their carers also. Organisations interested in attending this event are asked to express their interest via e-mail to Elizabeth.johnson1@nhs.net by 25th June latest. Venue details to be advised.