--- title: "NHS Berkshire West CCG and Frimley CCG - Support Interventions for Autistic Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-21" --- # NHS Berkshire West CCG and Frimley CCG - Support Interventions for Autistic Adults Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27cd6c09-ed6c-4650-a590-31f9caef4994.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Support Interventions for Autistic Adults" aimed at enhancing support for autistic individuals aged 18 and over in Berkshire. This initiative falls under the health services category and has potential funding of up to £160,000 over two years. Interested providers must submit expressions of interest by 5pm on 7th March 2022. The engagement process has been initiated, with an early engagement notice published on 21st February 2022, and the project aims to conclude with collaborative support including local health partners and the wider third sector. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations focused on healthcare services, particularly those with experience in supporting autistic adults and developing community-based interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project emphasises person-centred, high-quality service delivery, improvement of life outcomes, and reduction of health disparities. Businesses capable of providing innovative and accessible support solutions within the South East region are encouraged to express their interest. ## Notice NHS Berkshire West CCG and Frimley CCG are seeking expressions of interest from providers who are able to set up and deliver a 2-year funded project to strengthen the wider pathway of support for autistic people aged 18+ across Berkshire - at any stage before or after diagnosis. Funding of up to PS80,000 per year is potentially available for each of the 2 years (PS160,000 in total). The aim of the service is to enable autistic people to live healthy and fulfilling lives in the community and access the right support. Project aims include: * Improve quality of life, independence and reduce health inequalities for autistic adults in Berkshire. * Deliver autism pre- and post-diagnostic intervention support to autistic adults, carers and their families in partnership with health partners and local authorities, further developing best practice with national and local third sector organisations working with adults diagnosed with autism. * Work in partnership with autistic people, their families and carers, health and social care commissioning organisations and VCSE colleagues to co-design and deliver accessible, person-centred, high-quality, multi-agency, practical, psycho-educational, and social support interventions for autistic adults. It is expected this work will: * Improve outcomes (e.g., mental, and physical health, quality of life, wellbeing, understanding of autism, autonomy, and independence) for autistic adults aged 18+ * Reduce loneliness and social isolation * Help people to build resilience * Contribute to the ambition to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions * Provide early help to reduce the need for more intensive support services later on If your organisation would be interested in this potential opportunity, please contact Mark Stanbrook, Lead Senior Procurement Manager at mstanbrook@nhs.uk (cc'ing caitlin.dyke@nhs.net) confirming your interest along with a brief description of your organisation's experience in this area. Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Monday 7th March 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a912dcf-a535-4ba3-87b6-8afa64c05fb9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2022 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a912dcf-a535-4ba3-87b6-8afa64c05fb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a912dcf-a535-4ba3-87b6-8afa64c05fb9 21st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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