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AQNV 068 - Adults Autism Community Engagement Support Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 17:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is seeking a service provider for the "AQNV 068 - Adults Autism Community Engagement Support Service," aimed at delivering community-based support for autistic adults in Shropshire. This tender falls under the social work and related services category and is part of an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th August 2026 at 12:00 pm, and the subsequent contract is expected to run from 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2027. The main procurement category is services, with a focus on early intervention and prevention for autistic adults, enhancing their access to information and community resources.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related fields, particularly those experienced in working with autistic individuals. The contract, valued at £40,000, encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, favouring quality over price with an 80% emphasis on quality criteria. Businesses with experience in health, social care, housing, or community support that can offer person-centred, autism-informed services will be well-suited to compete, potentially enhancing their business portfolio and community impact by aligning their services with local autism hub offers. This opportunity promotes growth through the enhancement of existing skills and the provision of essential community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AQNV 068 - Adults Autism Community Engagement Support Service

Notice Description

Shropshire Council requires a provider to deliver Adults Autism Community Engagement Support across Shropshire in accordance with the Specification below, providing access to needs led, community-based support for autistic adults at any stage of diagnosis and promoting early intervention and prevention. This service offers short-term, autism-informed support to help autistic adults, 18+ across Shropshire, understand what support is available locally, and how to access it, helping connect into appropriate services and community resources. The service focuses on building confidence, informed choices, sharing information and strengthening independence. Aiming to: *Improve access to information, advice and support *Improve access to support services in the community *Support earlier intervention and prevention *Improve navigation of complex statutory and community systems *Align with, and strengthen, the local autism hub offers *Offer accessible, person-centred support The role is intended to complement rather than duplicate existing services, acting as a connective function between health, social care, housing, VCSE, and community-based support. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-and-related-services./Z8MMM445MB To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z8MMM445MB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071465-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
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
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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