The aim via this tender is to outsource a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.

We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach.

The provider must ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .

Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to.

This is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process for 3 months for a minimum of 45 completed diagnostic assessments by 31st March 2025.We expect a multi-disciplinary approach, using experienced qualified professionals using standard tools such as ADOS-2, 3DI, and AAA The expectation is for the service provision to be delivered 3-5 days/week as a multidisciplinary approach. The provider will ensure that they have a robust quality assurance and governance framework in place in line with NICE Guidelines for the provision of the MDT Autism Service .Face-to-face assessments will take place in sites across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, as appropriate to client need. NELFT will provide the venue and clinic rooms. Trust policy must be adhered to. This is a new service under a new provider.