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Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA) service is managed by Gloucestershire County Council, a regional authority in the UK. This initiative falls under the health services category and targets residents in Gloucestershire with autism. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, executed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The intention to award this service contract, valued at GBP 300,000, was announced on 17 June 2025. The standstill period commences following the publication of this notice, with representations from providers due by 27 June 2025. This process is essential for supporting transition-age youth and adults, providing a comprehensive range of autism-related services and advice.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in providing autism support and that can manage community-based service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the Gloucestershire Rural Council and Communities (GRCC), which has been identified as the supplier, are well-positioned to bid for such contracts. The service component involves delivering personalised support, fostering social inclusion, and building peer support networks, thus presenting a growth opportunity for organisations adept at working within local communities to enhance the quality of life for individuals through tailored, person-centred approaches. Additionally, the contract has an option to extend by 12 months, providing further potential for sustained business engagement.

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Notice Title

Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA)

Notice Description

The Community Autism Support and Advice Service is open to adults (18+), young persons aged 17 years who are in transition from children and young people's services ordinarily resident in Gloucestershire with a diagnosis of autism (except for the community drop ins which are open to those without formal diagnosis). A central point of contact will operate for referrals leading to a triage appointment (either in person, via telephone, or through digital/online options), and may be received through a wide range of sources including, the Autism Diagnostic Service, GPs, Carers, and self-referral.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of the Service are to: * Provide information, advice, and guidance to support individuals have as meaningful, high quality and unrestrictive a life as possible. * Support individuals and their families to understand Autism. * Support local services to increase their understanding of Autism and make reasonable adjustments. * Providing 1-1 support, delivering a person-centred and personalised approach which enables individuals to increase opportunities for social inclusion within their local community. * Support and empower individuals to become self-sufficient, whilst continuing to be available for less intensive support. * Provide Peer Support networks where appropriate.

Options: Option to extend by 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/06/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033100-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julian Pratt
Contact Email
julian.pratt@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOUCESTERSHIRE RURAL COUNCIL AND COMMUNITIES (GRCC

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