Tender

WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

07 Dec 2017 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a befriending service to support adults with autism, as outlined in the tender titled "WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism." This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with tenders required to be submitted by 12:00 Noon on 19 January 2018. The service is classified under welfare services (CPV 85312400) and is located in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The initial contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2018 and will last for three years, with potential extension options. The maximum annual contract value is £43,333, and the procurement method being utilised is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in providing services for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Companies that possess the necessary qualifications and safeguarding policies, as well as the capability to produce quarterly monitoring data, should consider applying. There is a particular encouragement for expressions of interest from voluntary and community sector organisations, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their service offerings within the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism

Notice Description

WP3371 - Invitation to apply for a contract for the Provision of a Befriending Service to support Adults with Autism Walsall Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations able to evidence the necessary experience, skills and ability to provide a befriending service for adults with Autism. The purpose of this service will be to support adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder to improve outcomes for people with autism through befriending by: o Promoting personalisation and enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs o Preventing deterioration, delaying dependency and supporting recovery o Ensuring a positive experience of care and support o Protecting from avoidable harm and caring in a safe environment Organisations interested in expressing an interest should first consider the essential requirements listed below: o Experience in the provision of delivering services to people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder o Staff qualified, skilled and competent to work with people with the signs and symptoms of dementia o Evidence of suitable adult/child protection, safeguarding policies and procedures o Ability to provide monitoring data on a quarterly basis o Expressions of interest from the Voluntary and Community Sector are encouraged. The contracts will be for an initial period of three (3) years, 01 April 2018 to 31st March 2021 with an option for the Council to extend for an additional six months to 30 September 2021. The maximum annual contract value is ?43,333 For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Council's e-Procurement web portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Tenders must be received before 12:00 Noon 19 January 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c13ab4-7ae8-4877-ba0b-324aa3ae6f57
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Julie (Procurement) Jones
Contact Email
jonesju@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 654329

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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