--- title: "NHS South Yorkshire ICB LD & Autism Peer Support Workers Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-02-21" --- # NHS South Yorkshire ICB LD & Autism Peer Support Workers Service Buyer: NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee.json) ## Summary NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting tenders for the provision of Learning Disability and Autism Peer Support Workers Service under an open procedure (above threshold). This contract, classified under CPV code 85312310 for guidance services, aims to integrate Peer Support Workers (PSWs) within the South Yorkshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Service, enhancing care delivery for individuals with complex needs. The procurement process is currently at the ‘Tender’ stage with a submission deadline of 24th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 30th April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with an annual budget of £227,050. The service location is in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations and enhance service offerings in health and social care. Ideal candidates will have expertise and experience in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This contract allows businesses to contribute to a meaningful cause, providing personalised support and becoming integral partners in a dedicated team with NHS South Yorkshire ICB, thus fostering long-term growth and community engagement in the region. ## Notice The South Yorkshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Service is expanding to an all age service and will include the integration of a dedicated team of Peer Support Workers (PSWs) within a local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) model. This approach ensures that lived experience is at the heart of care delivery, offering tailored and meaningful support to autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities who have complex needs. Service Expansion and Structure To meet increasing demand, the Peer Support Worker team will grow from 1.4 Whole-Time Equivalent (WTE) to: * 1.0 WTE Senior Peer Support Worker * 5.0 WTE Peer Support Workers The team will be fully embedded within the South Yorkshire LDA Keyworker Service, working closely with Senior Keyworkers and Keyworkers, who will allocate cases, provide supervision, and ensure structured intervention plans. The Role of Peer Support Workers Peer Support Workers will work alongside keyworkers to provide additional capacity, ensuring that people and families receive the right support at the right time. The PSWs will: * Support individuals through structured programs of work, based on needs identified by the keyworker. * Provide emotional and practical support, helping individuals navigate services and build confidence. * Work one-to-one with people who have complex needs, offering lived experience perspectives. * Facilitate community engagement, supporting access to local services and activities. * Help individuals develop goals, recovery plans, and self-advocacy skills. Maintain records of engagement and contribute to service evaluation and improvement. The contract will be for 3 years with option to extend for 1 further year making a total contract length of 4 years. The available budget is PS227,050 per annum, which must not be exceeded. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. The value stated in this notice is for a 4 year contract duration. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878906fe-82ee-45d7-a1c3-128d0f494071 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 3FG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878906fe-82ee-45d7-a1c3-128d0f494071 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878906fe-82ee-45d7-a1c3-128d0f494071 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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