South Staffs Children and Young people's Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Service

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.

OJEU Contract Award Notice reference 2020/S 105-255456