--- title: "Autism Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Autism Support Services Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52.json) ## Summary Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Autism Support Services under the title "Autism Support Services". This contract falls within the health and social work services industry category (CPV: 85000000) and is relevant to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is at the tender stage, and the tender period will end on 10th March 2025. The contract is proposed for a duration of 36 months starting from 1st June 2025, with an option to extend for further periods subject to certain conditions. Key dates include the initial contract end date of 31st May 2028, though funding from the Integrated Care Board is currently available only until 31st March 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in providing support to individuals with autism. With a contract value estimated at £2,000,000, this project can substantially contribute to business growth. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The open procurement method enables a fair competitive process, providing equal opportunities for all eligible businesses to participate and potentially secure a long-term partnership with Durham County Council and the Integrated Care Board. ## Notice This contract is for the provision of an Autism Support Service to people aged 16+. The service will target people with a diagnosis of autism, or are on the waiting list for a diagnosis, but who do not meet the eligibility criteria to access social care services. The proposed 36month contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 24 months each from the actual end date subject to Commissioner and Budget approval. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org Additional information: The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. The service will be commissioned by Durham County Council and is joint funded by Durham County Council and the Integrated Care Board. The Council's intention is that the full service, as detailed in the service specification, will continue for the initial contract period i.e. end date of 31/5/2028 however the Council is unable to confirm at the point of tender the full budget as the budget from the Integrated Care Board has only been made available until the 31/3/2026. The Council will liaise with the successful provider with regards to this should budget be reduced. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea27be5-1818-46bf-ad7a-f70a3f1c2601 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea27be5-1818-46bf-ad7a-f70a3f1c2601 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea27be5-1818-46bf-ad7a-f70a3f1c2601 10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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