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title: "HCC - 10/23 - The Provision of Understanding my Autism and ADHD"
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# HCC - 10/23 - The Provision of Understanding my Autism and ADHD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ab92862-233e-432d-907b-154cf61e341e

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has initiated a tender process for the Provision of Understanding my Autism and ADHD. This procurement aims to establish a framework of providers for Autism and ADHD support for Children and Young People (CYP) aged 7-16. The tender deadline is set for 12 noon on the 3rd November 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from 5th February 2024 to 4th February 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold in the health and social work services category.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, health services, counselling, and guidance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Potential bidders must adhere to the contract execution as a deed due to the services' nature. For more details and to express interest, visit the e-tendering system provided. The location for delivery is within the UK, specifically in Hertford with the postal code SG13 8DE, East of England region.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Understanding my Autism and ADHD Hertfordshire County Council seeks to put in place a framework of providers for Autism and/or ADHD support for Children and Young People (CYP) between 7-16 years old to understand their diagnoses; to enable Hertfordshire to have a flexible model in place that can respond to potential changes in levels of need and/or funding availability in future years. This contract is a pilot and will be designed to test out a variety of offers to help CYP understand their diagnoses. HCC are inviting providers to bid to be on the Understanding my Autism and ADHD framework which is split into 2 lots based on two levels of need. Providers will co-ordinate, delivery and evaluation outcomes for various offers for CYP to understand their own diagnosis. Lot number Lot Title Lot 1 Early Help CYP offer Lot 2 Targeted CYP offer This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd November 2023. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Understanding my Autism and ADHD Hertfordshire County Council seeks to put in place a framework of providers for Autism and/or ADHD support for Children and Young People (CYP) between 7-16 years old to understand their diagnoses; to enable Hertfordshire to have a flexible model in place that can respond to potential changes in levels of need and/or funding availability in future years. This contract is a pilot and will be designed to test out a variety of offers to help CYP understand their diagnoses. HCC are inviting providers to bid to be on the Understanding my Autism and ADHD framework which is split into 2 lots based on two levels of need. Providers will co-ordinate, delivery and evaluation outcomes for various offers for CYP to understand their own diagnosis. Lot number Lot Title Lot 1 Early Help CYP offer Lot 2 Targeted CYP offer This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 3rd November 2023. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Option to extend for up to one (1) further year Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d50577f-8b9a-47f2-9265-37988e1ab46a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d50577f-8b9a-47f2-9265-37988e1ab46a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d50577f-8b9a-47f2-9265-37988e1ab46a
  2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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