Health services

Tender description

The commissioners wished to commission an assessment and diagnostic service for children and young people aged 0-19 suspected of having autism spectrum condition (ASC), along with a range of interventions for children and young people aged 0-19 with a confirmed diagnosis of autism and young people aged 19-25 with an education and health care plan with a primary diagnosis of autism. The CCGs have invited bids from organisations who share our passion and commitment and who are dedicated to providing the very best choice, service and patient care standards. The service will provide an autism assessment and intervention service that integrates with health, education and social care. Cannock Chase; East Staffordshire; South East Staffordshire and Seisdon; and Stafford and Surrounds CCGs have undertaken a procurement exercise to secure a children's and young people's autism service. The proposed service will provide an autism assessment and intervention service that integrates with health, education and social care. The service will provide a diagnostic pathway for children and young people, aged 0-19, suspected of having Autism spectrum condition (ASC) and a range of interventions to children and young people, aged 0-19 with a confirmed diagnosis of autism and a range of interventions for young people aged 19-25 who have an education healthcare plan with a primary diagnosis of autism. The intended outcomes of this service include: • to deliver a diagnosis to those who may present with ASC behavioural 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. Commissioners financial envelope for the service was set at a maximum block contract value of GBP 1 509 329 per annum throughout contract duration inclusive of all costs and taxes. The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years.