NHS Calderdale CCG - The Provision of a Pre-School Children’s ASD

Tender description

NHS Calderdale CCG (CCCG) is seeking to commission additional interim capacity experienced in carrying out multi-agency Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments and child developmental needs for those on the pre-school children’s waiting list held by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. This capacity must include qualified and experienced professionals who adhere to good practice and NICE guidelines. We are looking for capacity to commence February/March 2021. This is due to the implications of delivering services within a hospital setting due to the ongoing COVID situation and ongoing increase in the demand for assessments, resulting in the increase in waiting times for this cohort. There are circa 100 children on the pre-school children’s waiting list (due to the timeframe, some children will be aged between 5&6). Consequently, CCCG would like to support children, parents/carers and families by commissioning additional ASD capacity commencing from February/March 2021.