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title: "Invitation to tender for a Community Autism Support and Advice Service"
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# Invitation to tender for a Community Autism Support and Advice Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-727e2078-75d1-48be-aeae-67fe8de4f345

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Community Autism Support and Advice Service. The aim of this service is to enhance outcomes for autistic individuals in Gloucestershire and align with the local Autism Strategy's themes. The service will focus on Early Intervention & Prevention in all Gloucestershire localities to support autistic adults in leading fulfilling lives. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2029.

This opportunity is suited for small and voluntary community sector enterprises interested in providing health and social work services. Businesses looking to contribute to improving the lives of autistic residents in Gloucestershire would find this tender appropriate. Gloucestershire County Council, the buying organisation, aims to build upon existing support services for autistic individuals and families in the region. The tender presents a chance for businesses to engage in a socially impactful project and contribute to the well-being of the local community.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council are tendering for the provision of a Community Autism Support and Advice Service. The aim of the service will be to improve individual outcomes for autistic residents in Gloucestershire and showcase outcomes in line with the themes outlined in the local Autism Strategy. Primarily, the Service will allow for a provision of an Early Intervention & Prevention within all Gloucestershire localities, with the aim to keep autistic adults living fulfilling lives. The Service is also commissioned to build upon the support already available in Gloucestershire for autistic people and their families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a414633-c3aa-440f-986e-49ef910c701f |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a414633-c3aa-440f-986e-49ef910c701f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a414633-c3aa-440f-986e-49ef910c701f
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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