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title: "Pilot Project to provide enhanced Community Support to Adults with Autism who do not have a Learning Disability for North Cumbria"
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# Pilot Project to provide enhanced Community Support to Adults with Autism who do not have a Learning Disability for North Cumbria

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76bcc9e8-816f-496e-b263-9021de84ec7b

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## Summary

The tender titled "Pilot Project to provide enhanced Community Support to Adults with Autism who do not have a Learning Disability for North Cumbria" is initiated by Cumbria County Council, in collaboration with North Cumbria CCG and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This project focuses on the health and social work services sector, with a total procurement value of £25,000. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with proposals due by 5th June 2019. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, aiming to support a pilot group of 20 autistic adults without learning disabilities, commencing from 15th July 2019 and running until 14th July 2020.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses equipped to manage behavioural challenges and provide supportive interventions for autistic individuals would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could enhance service delivery and contribute positively to community health initiatives, potentially expanding the capabilities and reputations of successful bidders in this sector.

## Notice

The aim of this enhanced Autism Support Project is to support Autistic Adults who have no learning disability to manage behaviours that challenge thereby reducing/preventing the need for the use of restrictive practices, inpatient services and out-of-area/residential placements. This project is intended to pilot enhanced community support for 20 adults with autism who do not have a learning disability. The project is being hosted by Cumbria County Council working in partnership with North Cumbria CCG and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and is funded by NHS England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a84a8a-886f-47f6-8519-e06bc4a3943a |
| 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 | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a84a8a-886f-47f6-8519-e06bc4a3943a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a84a8a-886f-47f6-8519-e06bc4a3943a
  23rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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