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title: "Autism Support Services - South Central"
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# Autism Support Services - South Central

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10a5fe75-f0c5-4b05-b89a-e2a02fb1560f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Autism Support Services - South Central" contract was initiated by the Ministry of Justice, targeting the social services sector within the probation services industry. Located in the South Central region of Hampshire, the procurement, classified under the CPV code '75231240', is currently in the Award stage. The tender had a submission deadline of 4th February 2022 and includes a contract period starting from 5th March 2022 and ending on 4th March 2024, with a total value of £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand within the rehabilitation and support services market, particularly those with expertise in delivering tailored support for individuals on probation with Autism Spectrum Conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide targeted interventions—such as enhancing communication skills and emotional awareness—would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Provider is expected to deliver interventions to people on probation that meet the specific needs of those, living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. As needs will vary, the support to be provided shall include, but is not limited to one or more or the following: (a) Support to improve communication and social skills; (b) Support to improve the Person on Probation's awareness of their own emotional state and well being, and that of others; (c) Support to improve impulse control and/or make better social judgements; (d) Identification of appropriate strategies and coping mechanisms; (e) Ensuring the individual is better equipped to comply with probation requirements, adequately address their offending behaviour and engage in programmes (where applicable). To note: This service shall be delivered in the South Central Region (Hampshire).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a692240d-8fb9-4060-a699-9f583c2c6323 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2022 - 4 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SJ TEAL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a692240d-8fb9-4060-a699-9f583c2c6323

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a692240d-8fb9-4060-a699-9f583c2c6323
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement

## Provenance

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