--- title: "South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs Autism Training and Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-10-07" --- # South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs Autism Training and Support Programme Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b24f00c-748c-41bd-841a-1653b345da00.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the "South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs Autism Training and Support Programme." This procurement, falling under the health and social work services category, is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with written quotations being invited until 21st October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 6th January 2020 and conclude on 5th January 2022, with an estimated total budget of £54,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in autism training and support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide comprehensive training programmes and have expertise in managing autism-related challenges are well-suited to submit proposals. The selected provider will be expected to develop strategies that empower families and young people, addressing key issues like communication, behaviour management, and anxiety, thereby making a positive impact on the local community. ## Notice Written quotations are invited for the provision and co-ordination of a locally delivered autism training programme, based on the principles of participation and empowerment. The area covered is within the boundaries of Vale Royal (Northwich and Winsford) and South Cheshire (Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Middlewich, Alsager, Shavington and Haslington). The aim of the programme is to provide information and training to support the development of strategies and specialist/peer support that will to empower parents, families and children/young people (age 0-25 years) either living with autism or on the autism assessment pathway awaiting diagnosis. The programme needs to include the management of referrals (including self-referrals) and the provision of support to increase understanding of the condition and to develop evidence-based strategies to effectively respond and self-manage. The programme should include a core range of issue specific needs-based training. The Provider will be expected to deliver information, training and support workshops/groups that offer practical strategies for positive behaviour management and increased knowledge and understanding of a range of topics including, but not limited to: * Autism and diagnosis - helping parents develop their knowledge on how a child/young person with autism experiences the world and guide parents through practical strategies they can use * Communication * Sensory issues * Sleep * Understanding and positively managing behavior * Anxiety * Listening, understanding and interacting effectively The Commissioners will consider proposals from a single organisation or a joint proposal between providers which may support the need to cover a wide geographical area Additional information: Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated against the following criteria: * Proposed training programme * Provider experience and expertise * How the provider will meet the above scope * Timeline for delivery * Cost Please see attached Evaluation Matrix and Methodology document. Proposals should not exceed 4 A4 pages. Please return your proposals to Jane Nash, j.nash@nhs.net by close of play 21st October 2019. Bidders are asked to e-mail any questions direct to Jane Nash on j.nash@nhs.net only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac7f372-c7d3-49ce-8d4b-7768981eea6a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Quotation | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000 | | 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NANTWICH, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW5 5RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Nantwich North and West | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac7f372-c7d3-49ce-8d4b-7768981eea6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac7f372-c7d3-49ce-8d4b-7768981eea6a 7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec5bd1b7-18b7-4c14-9220-a72e5ff4b95e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75c4c536-fe9c-4342-926d-6c59b0bf0180 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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