Award

Autism Navigator Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2021 at 11:08

Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2021 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 14:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is procuring an Autism Navigator Service aimed at providing comprehensive support for adults seeking autism diagnoses across Essex. This tender, valued at £262,500, is in the award stage and officially commenced on 1st September 2021, running until 31st May 2023. The procurement method employed is an open tender procedure focusing on quality, with a significant portion (90%) dedicated to quality assessment and 10% to social value. The tender publication date is 13th May 2021, with a submission deadline that had closed on 15th June 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the health and social work sector. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, empathetic services for individuals with autism, alongside appropriate support mechanisms, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will benefit from enhancing their service provision in a collaborative environment, potentially influencing future autism service commissioning strategies in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Navigator Service

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are looking to provide a countywide approach to Autism Navigation Support. ECC Adult Social Care, hold a joint responsibility with Health colleagues to support Adults in Essex seeking a diagnosis. Support should be made available at all stages of this pathway. Working together, Health and Social Care teams must appropriately support Adults pre-diagnosis, during a clinical diagnostic assessment, and post-diagnosis. It is the intention of the Council to commission a countywide Autism Navigation Service, from September 2021. It is expected that this service will: * build upon the successes of the previous Autism Navigation Service pilot, * inform future commissioning strategies for autism specific services. The Contract will be for 21 months with a value of PS262,500. This procurement opportunity is being conducted on 100% quality basis 90% of which is quality with 10% reserved for Social Value. To provide a bid on this tender opportunity you will need to register with Proactis at the following link and search for this tender where all documents can be downloaded and bids can be submitted: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login This tender closes on 15th June 2021 at 5pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95026f13-b4c9-4644-a9a7-c05e28909bc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2023 1-2 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUMMIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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