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18-25 Autism Support Service

Thurrock Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 15:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Aug 2025 at 16:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 15:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a public authority in South East England, has concluded the procurement process for the delivery of an 18-25 Autism Support Service. The contract, valued at £9,704,160 GBP, has been awarded to Positive Support Group Limited. The service aims to support young people with Autism in developing independent living skills, enhancing health and wellbeing, and engaging with their communities. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure under the light-touch regime, ensures a high-quality, person-centred service compliant with both national and local priorities. The contract, starting on 1st September 2026, is set to run until 31st August 2030, with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly within the Autism support sector. Companies with expertise in community engagement, personal development, and vocational training for young individuals with Autism would find a natural fit. The completion of this contract emphasises the potential for business growth in delivering specialised, targeted services that align with local government objectives, fostering improved community integration and personal development outcomes for service users. For large enterprises and SMEs alike, this procurement offers a robust platform to showcase innovative service delivery models and valuable social contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18-25 Autism Support Service

Notice Description

Delivery of an 18-25 Autism Support Service that enables young people with Autism to develop independent living skills, improve health and wellbeing, participate in their communities, and prepare for education or employment. The Programme will support a small cohort of young people with Autism who require intensive, personalised assistance, delivered through a blend of structured learning, community-based activities, and family engagement. The appointed Provider will deliver a high-quality, person-centred service aligned with national and local priorities, helping participants build their skills across four core outcome areas: Independent Living; Health and Wellbeing; Community Participation / Inclusion (Friends and Relationships); and Education, Employment and Vocational Opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract for up to two additional years, exercised in one or more extension periods at the Council's discretion.

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

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
£8,086,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£9,704,160 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Positive Support Group Ltd

Further Information

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