--- title: "Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-25" --- # Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service is currently being tendered by Portsmouth City Council. This opportunity aims to provide employment support specifically for autistic individuals and other neuro-divergent persons within the postal codes PO1 to PO6. The contract, valued at approximately £50,000, is at the planning stage and is set to end on 1st July 2022, with the contract period beginning on 1st November 2022 and lasting until 31st October 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation in the tender process. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in social work, training services, and guidance for neuro-divergent individuals. Companies offering tailored support services, including those focusing on employability and community integration, would be well-positioned to compete. As Portsmouth City Council seeks to engage with capable suppliers to achieve its goal of supporting at least ten autistic individuals into work within the first year, this contract is ideal for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises looking to contribute meaningfully while enhancing their business growth. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an employment support service for autistic people in Portsmouth. The aim of this service will be to support adults (18+) with an autism diagnosis. The service will also be open to support other neuro-divergent individuals, including individuals who are self-diagnosed depending on capacity. Individuals who are resident within the Portsmouth city boundary (i.e., PO1 -PO6) will be eligible for this service. 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, or leading to, paid work and self-employment, and to make a valued contribution to their community in alignment to the key service outcomes as set out in Appendix One of the Service Specification attached. The objective of this service is to support at least 10 autistic people into work during the first 12 months, providing employability, cognitive profiles and the other key outcomes defined in Section A of the Service Specification attached. Sustaining employment whilst at work through regular support, advice and advocacy where required. The estimated value of the contract is PS50,000. The initial contract term will be for 1 year with possibility of extending the term by a further 1 year to a maximum total term of 2 years, subject to additional funding being resourced and in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service. 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/4a776860-f7d4-47f7-b17a-65c03b9c398a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 25 May 2022 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a776860-f7d4-47f7-b17a-65c03b9c398a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a776860-f7d4-47f7-b17a-65c03b9c398a 25th May 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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