Tender

Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+)

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is seeking information through a tender process titled "Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+)". This initiative falls under the community action programme category and is located in Portsmouth, South East England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a consultation period that ends on 8th April 2022. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £50,000, and it is expected to span 12 months from the contract's commencement on 1st September 2022, potentially extending based on funding confirmation and pilot outcomes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance, counselling, and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting autistic adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. Companies that focus on employment support services, including advocacy and regular support for individuals in the workplace, would benefit from this engagement, potentially enhancing their service offerings and community impact.

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Notice Title

Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+)

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is in the process of considering our options for an Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+) Service. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you our draft specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. Following this consultation process, PCC will consider the appropriate route for this service. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CONSULTATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 8TH APRIL AT MIDDAY. The employment support service for Autistic Adults (18+) will be provided on a one-to-one basis. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a flexible and responsive approach to give autistic people the opportunity to participate in all forms of work, whenever possible in paid or self-employment, and to make a valued contribution to their community. The objective of this service is to support between 10-20 autistic people into work at any one time, providing employability and cognitive profiles, sustaining employment whilst at work through regular support, advice and advocacy where required. The value of this contract will be approximately PS50,000 and it is estimated to cover a 12-month period from commencement of the contract. It is the anticipation that this contract would be extended should the outcomes for the autistic people supported during the initial pilot be met satisfactorily but is subject to further funding confirmation. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking a market consultation process for the following project - Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+). The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HANTS
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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