Who won: NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB - Adult Autism Post-Diagnosis Support Service (AAPDSS) - Halton and Warrington Place

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NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is acting as an agent on behalf of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are looking to undertake a Competitive Process for the provision of a Adult Autism Post Diagnosis Support Service (AAPDSS) covering Halton and Warrington Places. Where an adult is on the waiting list for an autism assessment and the autism assessment provider has been identified as needing support whilst waiting (and will struggle without support during the wait time) they may be referred to this service by the assessment provider. The service will be accessed through referral only. Referrals will mainly be initiated by the adult autism assessment provider or via self-referral (or carer/family referring on behalf of individual as appropriate). Referrals can additionally be made by other service providers who work with adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The current service is due to end on Thursday 31st July 2025. It is the intention of the ICB to start commissioning one new contract from Friday 1st August 2025 for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years. This one contract will cover both Halton and Wa

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