--- title: "SSD 23 11 Autism - Information and Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-18" --- # SSD 23 11 Autism - Information and Advice Service Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d551c01-10bc-45f9-a31b-8fc31903c5b7.json) ## Summary The Derbyshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of the Derbyshire Autism Information and Advice Service. This service will be available to residents of Derbyshire County and Derby City for the first two years. It encompasses functions such as autism information, advice, signposting, and awareness raising, with a contract value of £100,311.63 for the fixed term of two years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 19th June 2023. The service falls under the Health and social work services category, and the contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2028. This tender opportunity can be beneficial for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those with expertise in autism support, information provision, and community engagement. Companies with experience in delivering similar support services to local authorities or charitable organisations may find this tender suitable for their business growth. The nature of the contract, focusing on information dissemination, networking, and awareness initiatives, presents opportunities for businesses to contribute meaningfully to the welfare of autistic individuals and their families in Derbyshire. ## Notice The Derbyshire Autism Information and Advice Service will be available to residents of Derbyshire County and Derby City for the first 2 years, and it will provide two main functions, Autism information, advice, and signposting Autism awareness raising and the development of a Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network Autism Information, Advice, and signposting elements of the service will include, Different contact methods, including, a free telephone helpline, an out of office voicemail, an email enquiry service, and a social media presence on various websites with methods of contact. Information resources relevant to autistic people (aged 16+) and their families, support networks, and carers Maintaining a database of local provision across Derbyshire within the statutory and voluntary sector A website providing a range of information, advice, and downloads in various forms of media (such as written and videos), covering topics such as, Employment and training related issues Rights and reasonable adjustments Access to Adult Social Care support, including accessing a carers assessment The Autism Diagnostic pathway and pre and post diagnostic support Support for parents and carers Voluntary Sector support and social groups National organisations such as the National Autistic Society The autism awareness raising and the development of a Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network element of the service will include, Engaging with a variety of universal and targeted services to provide autism awareness raising, including within Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Monthly drop-in sessions within varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Monthly ad-hoc autism information and awareness sessions, as requested by Public Sector services Monthly face-to-face parents and carers autism information and advice session held at varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Autism awareness raising sessions for Public Sector services, to include a guide to communication and support approaches for autistic people in different fields of work To support the Autism Alliance of autistic adults and their families, parents/carers, professionals, and other support services to help shape future autism services. An annual face to face autism information and advice event during World Autism Acceptance Week The contract has a maximum annual contract value of 100,311.63 for the fixed term only 2 years, which will cover Derbyshire and Derby City, however any possible extensions used may exclude Derby City until further funding is confirmed and may therefore have a reduced contract value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee6e8f6-31b0-4a6f-8190-296c2c932d55 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £501,558 | | 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | 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 - 18 May 2023 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee6e8f6-31b0-4a6f-8190-296c2c932d55 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee6e8f6-31b0-4a6f-8190-296c2c932d55 18th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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