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27 Jul 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is initiating a procurement process with the project titled "Provision of Adult Neurodiversity Pre and Post Diagnostic Support Pilot". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance services, and is located within the region of Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 14th August 2026 and the tender period culminating on 25th August 2026. This is an open competition procurement method, designed to be accessible below the financial threshold, allowing electronic submissions via their procurement portal, with the project valued at £73,200 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering support services, particularly those with experience in neurodiversity and peer support initiatives. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project well-suited to their strengths, especially given the emphasis on quality-driven criteria (60% quality and 40% price). By participating, businesses can contribute to enhancing the wellbeing and independence of neurodiverse adults, potentially expanding their reputation and reach within this sector. The contract is set to run from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2027, offering a substantial period for delivering impactful services and nurturing long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Adult Neurodiversity Pre and Post Diagnostic Support Pilot

Notice Description

The overarching aim of the service is to, * improve wellbeing, resilience, independence, and social inclusion for neurodiverse adults through high-quality peer support. * reduce demands on the wider system and promote independence for people with Autism or ADHD, thus reducing longer-term dependencies and support people to live with their condition. To achieve these aims the provision will provide a service that offers an initial, easy to access support network which enables early intervention and support for those individuals who believe they have a neurodevelopmental condition such as Autism or ADHD regardless of whether an assessment has been completed. Key outcomes from this service for neurodiverse adults are to: * Reduce loneliness and social isolation through engagement with peer support and wider social networks * Increase self-confidence and emotional wellbeing of neurodiverse adults regardless of formal diagnosis * Support people to manage their presenting needs through improved access to information, advice, guidance and community resources for people who need it * Support improved coping strategies for daily living and transitions * Enable neurodiverse adults to influence local services and systems * Promote strengths-based approaches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070654-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
£73,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

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