Tender

Autism Support Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Autism Support Services under the title "Autism Support Services". This contract falls within the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000) and is relevant to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is at the tender stage, and the tender period will end on 10th March 2025. The contract is proposed for a duration of 36 months starting from 1st June 2025, with an option to extend for further periods subject to certain conditions. Key dates include the initial contract end date of 31st May 2028, though funding from the Integrated Care Board is currently available only until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in providing support to individuals with autism. With a contract value estimated at £2,000,000, this project can substantially contribute to business growth. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The open procurement method enables a fair competitive process, providing equal opportunities for all eligible businesses to participate and potentially secure a long-term partnership with Durham County Council and the Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Support Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of an Autism Support Service to people aged 16+. The service will target people with a diagnosis of autism, or are on the waiting list for a diagnosis, but who do not meet the eligibility criteria to access social care services. The proposed 36month contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 24 months each from the actual end date subject to Commissioner and Budget approval. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org Additional information: The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. The service will be commissioned by Durham County Council and is joint funded by Durham County Council and the Integrated Care Board. The Council's intention is that the full service, as detailed in the service specification, will continue for the initial contract period i.e. end date of 31/5/2028 however the Council is unable to confirm at the point of tender the full budget as the budget from the Integrated Care Board has only been made available until the 31/3/2026. The Council will liaise with the successful provider with regards to this should budget be reduced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea27be5-1818-46bf-ad7a-f70a3f1c2601
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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