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title: "Specialist Autism Support Service"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Specialist Autism Support Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f29389-fc28-43d4-95e4-2402ec840153

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council awarded a contract titled "Specialist Autism Support Service" in the Education and Health and Social Work sectors. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and is classified under CPV codes 80000000 and 85000000. The contract aims to support children and young people with autism in England, ensuring they achieve and thrive while maintaining their educational placements. The awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will continue until 31st August 2031, with an initial contract term of four years and a potential extension of 24 months. The total value of the contract is GBP 1,773,958.5.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an emphasis on educational and health services, businesses in these sectors can leverage their expertise to provide tailored support and solutions for children and young people with autism. The extensive contract period allows for sustained business development and service delivery, fostering long-term collaborations with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The successful supplier, Fosse Way School - The Partnership Trust, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this tender.

## Notice

The Specialist Autism Support Service is delivered with the aim that children and young people with autism are supported to achieve and thrive and to sustain their educational placements. - Initial contract term is 4 years with a potential extension available of 1 x 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805a8c93-103c-4a7f-bbee-1774075dbcb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,779,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,773,958 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSSE WAY SCHOOL - THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 07:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805a8c93-103c-4a7f-bbee-1774075dbcb4
- 12 Dec 2024 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13089958-ec72-411f-b677-bf3608ff0098

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/805a8c93-103c-4a7f-bbee-1774075dbcb4
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13089958-ec72-411f-b677-bf3608ff0098
  12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e6b88ba0-e3b6-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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