Adult and Children and Young People (CYP) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Service(s)

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) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism services across Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country.

The procurement exercise is being managed by Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit acting on behalf of the commissioners through a Direct Award Process B (DAP B).

According to the ICBs, the service aims to provide specialist assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services for adults and CYP with suspected ADHD and/or Autism.

The contract will operate on a cost-per-case basis in line with NHS National Tariffs, with no predicted activity assumptions included within the contract.

ADHD Tariffs

Adults

• ADHD Assessment – Face-to-Face: £850
• ADHD Assessment – Virtual: £700
• Titration Pathway (including physical health monitoring and prescribing): £40
• Annual Review with Shared Care: £150
• Annual Review without Shared Care: £265

Children & Young People (CYP)

• ADHD Assessment – Face-to-Face: £950
• ADHD Assessment – Virtual: £800
• Titration Pathway: £400
• Review with Shared Care: £100
• Review without Shared Care: £130

Autism Tariffs

Adults

• Autism Assessment – Face-to-Face: £1,150
• Autism Assessment – Virtual: £1,000

Children & Young People (CYP)

• Autism Assessment – Face-to-Face: £1,350

Combined ADHD and Autism Tariffs

Adults

• Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment – Face-to-Face: £1,300
• Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment – Virtual: £1,150

Children & Young People (CYP)

• Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment – Face-to-Face: £1,500

The commissioners confirmed that the DAP B process will remain open while the ICBs continue accrediting providers, meaning the procurement timelines may be subject to change.

Contract Information

• Buyer: NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
• Deadline: 16th Apr 2027 12:00
• Contract Value: Not Specified
• Delivery Length: 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months + 12 months
• Tender Link

CQC Requirements

Providers must demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission registration requirements and the CQC Fundamental Standards for Quality & Safety.

For ADHD services, providers must submit:

• Their CQC registration number(s)
• The organisation(s) the registration relates to
• Details relating to consortium members or material subcontractors where applicable

Providers that are currently in the process of securing CQC registration may still apply, although supporting evidence must be provided.

The ICBs also noted that they reserve the right to require CQC registration for Autism services in the future.

The opportunity reflects continuing NHS demand for specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and support services across adult and CYP pathways within the region.

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