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title: "WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service - AWARD"
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# WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34dbdc3-fc40-4279-8ffd-3fbc534624b5

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## Summary

The Walsall Council e-Tendering has awarded the contract for the "WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service" to Autism West Midlands. The procurement process falls under the services category and aims to provide support services for adults with autism spectrum disorder in the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Midlands region. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, had a tender period ending on November 14, 2023, and a contract period running from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialised in social work and related services, community support, and adult education services to collaborate with the Walsall Council e-Tendering in delivering the Autism Befriending Service. Businesses with expertise in enhancing quality of life, promoting personalisation, and ensuring a safe environment for individuals with care and support needs can leverage their capabilities to contribute to the positive outcomes of this procurement process.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a support service for adults with autism spectrum disorder to improve outcomes for people with autism through befriending by: o Promoting personalisation and enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs o Preventing deterioration, delaying dependency, and supporting recovery o Ensuring a positive experience of care and support o Protecting from avoidable harm and caring in a safe environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567af4d-dace-4224-9eec-19db096ca738 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM WEST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567af4d-dace-4224-9eec-19db096ca738

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567af4d-dace-4224-9eec-19db096ca738
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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