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Autism Plus

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Autism Plus" involves the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and is under the award stage as of 16th June 2025. This procurement is centred around education and training services specifically located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The direct award method has been used for this contract, with Autism Plus being appointed to provide specialist training services. The contract began on 2nd April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a budget of £50,000 GBP allocated for the duration.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering programmes for neurodivergent individuals. The focus on supporting individuals who are either unemployed or in work, yet struggling within mainstream provisions, highlights a niche market ripe for innovative solutions. Companies that possess expertise in specialist training services in the realm of neurodiversity can leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the South Yorkshire area, offering tailored support to enhance employment prospects for neurodivergent individuals.

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Notice Title

Autism Plus

Notice Description

The provider has been contracted to deliver against the outputs profile in schedule 1 which includes supporting: * Unemployed individuals who we are working with to progress into work. * Participants in work who we are supporting to progress in work. The provider is required to submit their forecast against the output profile below before delivery starts. This will be inserted into schedule 1 (B). The provider will be specifically looking to support participants who are: * Neurodivergent individuals of working age (16 years plus) from across the Barnsley area. * Individuals who are struggling to access mainstream provision, or those that fall in between the gap of services. * Individuals who have a diagnosis/ are seeking a diagnosis or suspect they have neurodivergent traits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9301a9f-e598-4a19-a7ff-6290002fb0c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2699b953-b9a8-42d1-97ab-3efa05b30cd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maddie Bray
Contact Email
madeleinebray@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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