Support for families of children and young people awaiting assessment for neurodevelopmental condition

Concepts

• norwich
• paediatric services
• families
• young people
• extra support
• young adults
• neurodevelopmental condition
• family breakdown support parents
• family action
• children

Location

Description

The service will ensure children, young people and their families receive appropriate care and support that is responsive to their needs within a community setting. The proposed service will: Support parents of children who are undergoing a neurodevelopmental assessment by offering a range of courses that may include Solihull Group for Parents, Lego play (building blocks) and Positive Behaviour Strategies Programme approaches; Reduce the risk of family breakdown Support parents whilst awaiting review by health services: where appropriate the service will support liaison with other system partners e.g. schools, to facilitate extra support to the family; Support parents where there is a diagnosis of ASD in Great Yarmouth and Waveney only Develop a test and learn service for young adults entering transition.

Total Quantity or Scope

This award has been made following direct award process A: Family Action are the only provider able to offer a Norfolk and Waveney inclusive service based on the requirements of the contract specification. The nature of this service means that there is no realistic alternative to the current provider or group of providers. The lifetime value of the contract £975,945.75 3 year contract term - £585,567.45 2 year optional extension - £390,378.30 Lifetime value of contract - £975,945.75 No conflict of interests were raised during the process which is within the scope of PSR.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

This 3 year contract contains the option to extend for a further 2 years. Original contract: 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2028 Optional 2yr extension: 01/04/2028 to 31/03/2030

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121291 - Paediatric services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via Direct Award Process A. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award A award. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The contract award proposal has been discussed and agreed at the ICB Moderation Panel, the ICB Prioritisation Panel, the EHIA/QIA Panel, EMT approval, Triple Lock approval. Approved by Executive Director of Finance 03/04/2025 No conflicts of interest were raised by individuals involved in the decision making process.