Planning

Autism Support for Young People

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 15:16

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05 Jun 2025 at 14:59

Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:25

Planning

28 May 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company is actively planning a procurement process titled "Autism Support for Young People," with an estimated annual contract value of £600,000. The tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and Other Community, Social, and Personal Services, specifically targeting interventions for children with autism and their families. Located in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31), the procurement is in the planning stage with notable key dates ahead—including the submission deadline set for 16th January 2026 and the award period ending on 11th February 2026. The open procurement method, qualifying under a light-touch regime, indicates a streamlined procedure for interested bidders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social services keen to extend their expertise in autism support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this process particularly suitable due to its emphasis on specialised interventions and workforce upskilling. With the contract period beginning in April 2026, extending for a potential maximum term ending in March 2031, businesses have the chance to engage in long-term provision, thereby cementing their presence in the public service sector while delivering essential support to youth in the Birmingham area.

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Notice Title

Autism Support for Young People

Notice Description

The contract will be award to one provider to begin 1st October 2025. The estimated annual value of this contract will be PS600,000 (subject to change). The commissioned service will provide direct interventions to children with autism and their families. The specialist interventions will be specifically related to support associated with the child's autism. The brief will also include upskilling practitioners within the Early Help service, offering advice, guidance and training on autism enabling practitioners to respond effectively to families.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Business continuity 3 + 1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030365-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Laura Burns
Contact Email
procurementteam@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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