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30 Jul 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, in collaboration with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, is seeking to commission a partner for the development of an Autism Strategy under tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ce. The project is classified under industry categories such as research and development, business services, and health and social work services. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 17th August 2026. This initiative falls under the light touch regime below the threshold and is managed as an open competition for £50,000, concluding on December 31st, 2026. Prospective suppliers need to submit their applications electronically via the provided submission method details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in coproducing strategies with stakeholders, including autistic individuals and their families. The procurement emphasizes quality, allocating 60% of award criteria weightage to it, making it suitable for experienced SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate a high-quality service offering. This contract will provide exposure across several regions in the United Kingdom, potentially leading to further partnerships and expansion opportunities in public, health, and social services sectors.

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Notice Title

ASC031 Development of Autism Strategy

Notice Description

South Tees (Middlesbrough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council) are looking to commission an external partner to develop a concise, person-centred Autism Strategy. The strategy must: * Be coproduced with autistic people, families and stakeholders * Be short, clear and practical * Include deliverable actions and measurable outcomes Final delivery is required by 31st December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072258-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Further Information

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