This procurement relates to the delivery of Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments for Tamariki domiciled in the MDHB Region.
Neuropsychological assessments for tamariki with disability can be required to ensure appropriate diagnosis, intervention and support for tamariki and whānau. The assessment can provide information about family, social situations, health and education information, analysis of testing, diagnosis and rationale, information and recommendations for whānau to enable best outcomes.

The MDHB Child Development Service (CDS) has experienced increased demand for Clinical Psychology assessments due to increasing complexity of tamariki and whānau, and recognises that the current service delivery model is no longer suitable for meeting the needs of the local population. It is envisioned that moving to an outsourced model for neuropsychological assessments will improve whānau experiences and outcomes, while reducing lengthy wait times.

MDHB is committed to providing an equity based whānau-centred approach to ensure equitable access to psycho-diagnostic assessments for tamariki.