Award

Post 18 Autism Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, located in Grays, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "Post 18 Autism Service", aimed at supporting young adults with complex needs related to Autism. The awarded contract pertains to services within the social work domain, specifically focusing on personal development training and social services. This procurement falls under the light-touch regime, with the procurement method being direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was activated on 1st September 2025 and will run until end of August 2026, with a total value of £497,054. The process reached the award stage, confirming Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC as the service provider.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse needs and providing community-based support. The contract specifically benefits entities with experience in facilitating personal development, community engagement, and the creation of volunteering and work opportunities for young adults. Small to medium enterprises, especially those characterised as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), such as Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC, are ideally positioned to leverage such contracts for growth and expansion, owing to their agility and community-focused models.

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Notice Title

Post 18 Autism Service

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£497,054 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THURROCK LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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