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title: "Early Identification of Autism"
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# Early Identification of Autism

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-774cb18e-f3f0-46d0-a514-5e100aef4fda

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bradford Metropolitan District Council as the buying organisation, seeking to expand the 'Early Identification of Autism' programme across Yorkshire and the Humber. This complete tender, designated BFDMDC001-DN555258-21812584, classified under research services (CPV: 73110000), had a total value of £600,000 and was awarded on 26 February 2021. The contract period is set from 1 March 2021 to 31 August 2022. The tender period concluded on 25 February 2021, with the contract aimed at increasing the number of participating schools from 10 to 100 in the academic year 2020-21.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in educational assessments or programmes focused on health and developmental studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, providing a chance to engage in impactful projects that enhance early autism identification. The collaboration with established entities like the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust also presents a unique opportunity for partnerships that can bolster credibility and expand market reach.

## Notice

To expand the 'Early Identfication of Autism Study' through CAER (that builds on research showing that a child's early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile, can act as an early indicator for autism). This contract would mean an increase from 10 schools to 100 schools across Bradford and York in academic year 2020-21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea339953-db70-4340-b7fe-c64706204453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea339953-db70-4340-b7fe-c64706204453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea339953-db70-4340-b7fe-c64706204453
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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