Award

Specialist Autism Support Service

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 07:02

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council awarded a contract titled "Specialist Autism Support Service" in the Education and Health and Social Work sectors. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and is classified under CPV codes 80000000 and 85000000. The contract aims to support children and young people with autism in England, ensuring they achieve and thrive while maintaining their educational placements. The awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will continue until 31st August 2031, with an initial contract term of four years and a potential extension of 24 months. The total value of the contract is GBP 1,773,958.5.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an emphasis on educational and health services, businesses in these sectors can leverage their expertise to provide tailored support and solutions for children and young people with autism. The extensive contract period allows for sustained business development and service delivery, fostering long-term collaborations with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The successful supplier, Fosse Way School - The Partnership Trust, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Autism Support Service

Notice Description

The Specialist Autism Support Service is delivered with the aim that children and young people with autism are supported to achieve and thrive and to sustain their educational placements. - Initial contract term is 4 years with a potential extension available of 1 x 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27f29389-fc28-43d4-95e4-2402ec840153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805a8c93-103c-4a7f-bbee-1774075dbcb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,779,084 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,773,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSSE WAY SCHOOL - THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Further Information

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