Planning

18-25 Autism Support

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Aug 2025 at 15:02

Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 16:03

PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 15:05

PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 14:56

Planning

12 May 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "18-25 Autism Support" service, aimed at assisting young adults with autism and complex needs in achieving greater independence. The procurement, rooted in the social services industry, falls under the "light touch" regime and is planned to take place in the UKH32 region, specifically Grays, United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 29th August 2025, it remains in the planning stage. Key procurement activities include a future notice date scheduled for 2nd March 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2030. This process touches upon social work services, coded under CPV classifications 85310000, 85320000, and 98000000, and boasts a gross contract value of £9,704,160, highlighting the project's substantial investment in the community's future.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in social services to expand their portfolios and contribute meaningfully to the community by providing essential autism support services. The contract demands innovative solutions tailored to the needs of young people with autism, enriching their ability to live independently, engage in volunteer work, and access employment opportunities. Businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, outcome-driven social services, particularly those with capabilities in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or similar models, can not only address a critical community need but also benefit from long-term engagement with the local authority. The procurement encourages participation from organisations offering sustainable service models and additional social value, thereby broadening the impact on the Thurrock region.

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Notice Title

18-25 Autism Support

Notice Description

Support for young people with complex needs with Autism aged 18-25 to live more independently and develop key life skills, access the community, volunteering and work opportunities

Planning Information

Questionnaire feedback to be provided through the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1620

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052568-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,086,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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