Adult ADHD Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Service

Tender description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Prior Information Notice relating to an Adult ADHD Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Service. The contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this procurement process. The Authority is looking to award a contract under the Competitive Process with the call for competition expected to be published on or around 12th November 2026. A full version of the draft service specification is available here: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/media/ztohfysj/adult-adhd-neurodevelopmental-practitioner-service-specification-v5.docx The initial contract term will be two years commencing 1/4/2027 with option to extend. The annual contract value will be £164,420 payable on a block basis. Lot 1: The service will provide a needs-led, primary care-based assessment and support model for adults presenting with possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related neurodevelopmental difficulties. As an integrated component of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's (HTFT) wider Adult ADHD pathway, the service will support earlier intervention, improve access to care, reduce waiting times, and enhance patient experience. The long-term ambition is to expand the service to include adults with suspected Autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The provider will deliver Neurodevelopmental Practitioner capacity across Hull and East Riding Primary Care Networks (PCNs) or Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), initially operating within two selected localities. Practitioners will undertake comprehensive needs-led assessments using a structured profiling approach and work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop personalised support plans and facilitate appropriate signposting for individuals with suspected ADHD who have been returned to primary care pathways. While the service will not undertake formal ADHD diagnostic assessments, it will gather relevant clinical information and evidence to support onward referral and specialist diagnostic assessment where required. Additional information: Suppliers are invited to express interest in this forthcoming competition by outlining (in no more than 500 words) their relevant experience and expertise in delivering this type of service, including examples of any similar services currently or previously provided. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net no later than 12.00 hrs (noon) on 6th November 2026.