Planning

AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults," aimed at providing autism support services for adults over 18 years, and their families. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and is to be delivered in the UK region of West Midlands (UKG22), with a procurement process valued at £200,000. Preliminary market engagement is ongoing, with interested parties encouraged to engage with the council before the deadline of 9th February 2026. The service is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run through until 30th June 2031.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that innovate and deliver effective autism support. Ideal candidates to respond to this opportunity include providers with expertise in equipping individuals and professionals with autism-specific knowledge and skills. Businesses in the voluntary and community sectors, as well as those involved in health and education supportive services, are well-positioned to benefit. Engaging in this procurement process could provide long-term partnership opportunities with Shropshire Council, fostering mutual growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults

Notice Description

This service is for adults aged 18 years and over, at any stage of diagnosis. The beneficiaries are autistic adults, their parent carers and families, in the community. A formal diagnosis for autism is not required. Key features of this service provision are to: Equip adults and other family members with specific knowledge and skills, providing information, advice and guidance to autistic adults at home/in the community Equip autistic adults with specific knowledge and skills, so they can become more self-aware and improve their self-management skills. Equip professionals with specific autism/ADHD knowledge and skills, so that they can provide better services for autistic adults. Professionals include social care, health, educational and VCS workers. General awareness raising of autism and ADHD with families and professionals supporting autistic adults Contribution to local strategic/special interest groups The Council is keen to engage with the market to understand the opportunities available to shape our approach to commissioning the above. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-and-related-services./8KZ88U27K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8KZ88U27K7

Planning Information

Shropshire Council would like to take the opportunity to engage with potential providers and/or partners in the future commissioning of an Adults Autism Support offer. Please note that the purpose of this process is for the council to discuss with the market and inform our current understanding of key issues and themes relating to the provision of these services. It is also an opportunity to discuss what the market has to offer to assist the Council to deliver the services from 1st July 2026. Please note that this is not the commencement of any formal procurement process, and the Council is not committed to carrying out such a process. Please contact ASC.Commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk or Pip Long pip.long@shropshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 9th February 2026 to request a questionnaire to complete.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000482-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01743 252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 5DZ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Underdale
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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