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title: "Autism Spectrum Disorder Accreditation Pilot"
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# Autism Spectrum Disorder Accreditation Pilot

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f5d0df-757e-48bb-aac9-e7f1a8ba64e1

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has conducted a selective procurement process for the "Autism Spectrum Disorder Accreditation Pilot" project, aimed at enhancing employment support services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This contract, valued at £81,660, was awarded on 4th October 2021, and the contract period is set to run until 31st March 2022. The services will be delivered across several regions in the United Kingdom, including North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, London, and the South East. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2021, and the classification falls under education and training services.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the education and training sector, as well as organisations with experience in providing support services to individuals with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, enabling them to not only expand their service offerings but also contribute positively to the community by supporting those living with Autism. Engaging in this type of procurement can facilitate business growth and foster partnerships with government agencies and other stakeholders in the social services sector.

## Notice

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Accreditation Framework will build on existing employment support for those living with ASD. The framework will enhance the current service delivery by reviewing current capability and learning available for Jobcentre Plus colleagues, strengthening our employer and partnership relationships and creating the right environment in our Jobcentres. The successful bidder will support colleagues to follow the ASD framework in 15 selected Jobcentre Plus Sites across England, Scotland and Wales until 31st March 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd2ae1e-e707-4b9f-8a39-fab549940250 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,660 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd2ae1e-e707-4b9f-8a39-fab549940250

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd2ae1e-e707-4b9f-8a39-fab549940250
  18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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