Adult and Children & Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Service(s)

What this is

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board are seeking qualified and experienced providers to deliver Adult and Children & Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Service(s) across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country. Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is running a Direct Award Process B (DAP B) exercise on behalf of the commissioners under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The ICBs intend to award zero-volume, zero-value contracts to all successful providers, with activity indicated via Indicative Activity Plans rather than guaranteed.

Key points

• Adult and CYP ADHD and Autism services across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country
• Direct Award Process B under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, not a standard competitive tender
• Zero-volume, zero-value contracts awarded to all successful providers with activity indicated via IAPs
• 12-month contract term extendable by up to a further 12 + 12 months

Who can bid

Qualified and experienced providers of Adult and CYP ADHD and Autism services. Selection is carried out under a Direct Award Process B (DAP B) in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR).

Money

Zero-volume, zero-value contracts with no guarantee of activity; commissioners will issue Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs).

Contract period

12 months, with the commissioner having the option to extend for up to a further 12 months plus a further 12 months (potentially up to 36 months total).

Classification

CPV 85100000 — Health services West MidlandsBirminghamSolihullBlack Country