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title: "Dorset Workforce Training to Support Autistic People"
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# Dorset Workforce Training to Support Autistic People

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ea2425-1d9d-40ce-a894-87125415e700

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking qualified providers to deliver a training programme titled "Dorset Workforce Training to Support Autistic People." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and aims to enhance the capabilities of the education, health, and social care workforces across Dorset, England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 4th October 2021. The total budget for the contract is £83,000, covering the period from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022, and it employs an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in autism education and inclusion strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council aims to engage diverse providers. Companies that focus on transformative training for health and social care professionals will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and can expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Dorset Council invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit quotations to deliver the following training programme. The work will be to design and deliver a training programme for the education, health, and social care workforces across Dorset. The programme shall raise awareness of autism, build people's knowledge and confidence of being able to adapt their behaviour and the surroundings and provide an environment for autistic people to feel included, welcomed, understood, and supported. The opportunity can be found on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Invitation to Quote document includes a detailed specification of requirements. The document is also the formal method for submitting bids. Interested bidders are expected to respond to questions and submit their price on this document, which should then be uploaded onto the e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9776a095-8e63-4889-8d98-d7d805ff58dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9776a095-8e63-4889-8d98-d7d805ff58dc
- 2 Sep 2021 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/377395ce-97d7-4c39-b58a-f4711415a68a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9776a095-8e63-4889-8d98-d7d805ff58dc
  21st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/377395ce-97d7-4c39-b58a-f4711415a68a
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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