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title: "WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service"
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# WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37655c85-0846-48f0-8e86-72aafeb556a3

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## Summary

The Walsall Council e-Tendering has issued a tender with the title "WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service" in the industry category of Social work and related services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on November 14, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the service delivery location is in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for an Autism Befriending Service by Walsall Council e-Tendering presents an opportunity for businesses operating in social work, health and social work services, as well as education services to provide support for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The service aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with care and support needs, prevent deterioration, and ensure a positive experience of care and support in a safe environment.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a support service for adults with autism spectrum disorder to improve outcomes for people with autism through befriending by: o Promoting personalisation and enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs o Preventing deterioration, delaying dependency, and supporting recovery o Ensuring a positive experience of care and support o Protecting from avoidable harm and caring in a safe environment Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e872f3db-13f8-4fec-b6cc-990a4ddfdf61 |
| 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 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e872f3db-13f8-4fec-b6cc-990a4ddfdf61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e872f3db-13f8-4fec-b6cc-990a4ddfdf61
  25th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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