--- title: "WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2017-12-07" --- # WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a befriending service to support adults with autism, as outlined in the tender titled "WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism." This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with tenders required to be submitted by 12:00 Noon on 19 January 2018. The service is classified under welfare services (CPV 85312400) and is located in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The initial contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2018 and will last for three years, with potential extension options. The maximum annual contract value is £43,333, and the procurement method being utilised is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in providing services for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Companies that possess the necessary qualifications and safeguarding policies, as well as the capability to produce quarterly monitoring data, should consider applying. There is a particular encouragement for expressions of interest from voluntary and community sector organisations, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their service offerings within the social care sector. ## Notice WP3371 - Invitation to apply for a contract for the Provision of a Befriending Service to support Adults with Autism Walsall Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations able to evidence the necessary experience, skills and ability to provide a befriending service for adults with Autism. The purpose of this service will be to support adults with Autistic 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 Organisations interested in expressing an interest should first consider the essential requirements listed below: o Experience in the provision of delivering services to people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder o Staff qualified, skilled and competent to work with people with the signs and symptoms of dementia o Evidence of suitable adult/child protection, safeguarding policies and procedures o Ability to provide monitoring data on a quarterly basis o Expressions of interest from the Voluntary and Community Sector are encouraged. The contracts will be for an initial period of three (3) years, 01 April 2018 to 31st March 2021 with an option for the Council to extend for an additional six months to 30 September 2021. The maximum annual contract value is ?43,333 For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Council's e-Procurement web portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Tenders must be received before 12:00 Noon 19 January 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c13ab4-7ae8-4877-ba0b-324aa3ae6f57 | | 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 | 7 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 7 Dec 2017 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c13ab4-7ae8-4877-ba0b-324aa3ae6f57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c13ab4-7ae8-4877-ba0b-324aa3ae6f57 7th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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