--- title: "Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-23" --- # Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+) Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-208bbead-88c0-4721-a6d3-06bc6bfe0ecd.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is seeking information through a tender process titled "Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+)". This initiative falls under the community action programme category and is located in Portsmouth, South East England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a consultation period that ends on 8th April 2022. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £50,000, and it is expected to span 12 months from the contract's commencement on 1st September 2022, potentially extending based on funding confirmation and pilot outcomes. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance, counselling, and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting autistic adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement. Companies that focus on employment support services, including advocacy and regular support for individuals in the workplace, would benefit from this engagement, potentially enhancing their service offerings and community impact. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is in the process of considering our options for an Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+) Service. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you our draft specification and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. Following this consultation process, PCC will consider the appropriate route for this service. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CONSULTATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 8TH APRIL AT MIDDAY. The employment support service for Autistic Adults (18+) will be provided on a one-to-one basis. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a flexible and responsive approach to give autistic people the opportunity to participate in all forms of work, whenever possible in paid or self-employment, and to make a valued contribution to their community. The objective of this service is to support between 10-20 autistic people into work at any one time, providing employability and cognitive profiles, sustaining employment whilst at work through regular support, advice and advocacy where required. The value of this contract will be approximately PS50,000 and it is estimated to cover a 12-month period from commencement of the contract. It is the anticipation that this contract would be extended should the outcomes for the autistic people supported during the initial pilot be met satisfactorily but is subject to further funding confirmation. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking a market consultation process for the following project - Request for Information Employment Support for Autistic Adults (18+). The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HANTS | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 - 23 Mar 2022 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 - 23 Mar 2022 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 - 18 Feb 2022 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6388c233-d71e-460e-8cd4-1592e6709505 23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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