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title: "Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service"
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# Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-158a9d2c-8405-42af-b5e8-f5b6c11460ae

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting competitive quotations for the "Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service" tender. This procurement aims to provide support to families of children and young people on the autistic spectrum across Westmorland & Furness, classified under the "Health and social work services" industry category. The tender process, currently at the Tender stage, was initiated on 25th November 2024, with an end date of 16th December 2024 at 10:00 AM. The contract is valued at £57,420 GBP and will run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026, and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in autism support and family guidance. The contract seeks to work in partnership with relevant agencies to provide comprehensive support, training, and awareness-raising activities, making it an excellent fit for SMEs with capabilities in these areas. Successful bidders will benefit from contributing to improved outcomes for families affected by autism, thereby enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the public health services sector in the region.

## Notice

The Service Provider will be required to provide information advice and guidance to families of children and young people who have been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. The service shall be delivered across Westmorland & Furness. The service aims to: i. Work in partnership with other relevant agencies, to share information, advice and support, to benefit children, young people and their families, in order to maximise the impact of resources and avoid duplication. ii. Enable and empower all families (including siblings and carers) who have children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum to achieve improved outcomes for their child/ren, through the provision of information, advice and guidance (see APPENDIX Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis (CG128) ) iii. Provide training opportunities and specific workshops for families (including siblings and carers) of children on the autism spectrum (see APPENDIX Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis (CG128) ) iv. Contribute to raising awareness and understanding of autism amongst other local services as appropriate, to benefit children and young people with autism and their families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1a2cf-e74d-4d63-a52a-9fa54c413cff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1a2cf-e74d-4d63-a52a-9fa54c413cff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee1a2cf-e74d-4d63-a52a-9fa54c413cff
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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