--- title: "Autism Navigator Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-05" --- # Autism Navigator Service Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4d8996c-a98a-423d-aaf4-a7d4718fc9ad.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is procuring an Autism Navigator Service aimed at providing comprehensive support for adults seeking autism diagnoses across Essex. This tender, valued at £262,500, is in the award stage and officially commenced on 1st September 2021, running until 31st May 2023. The procurement method employed is an open tender procedure focusing on quality, with a significant portion (90%) dedicated to quality assessment and 10% to social value. The tender publication date is 13th May 2021, with a submission deadline that had closed on 15th June 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the health and social work sector. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, empathetic services for individuals with autism, alongside appropriate support mechanisms, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will benefit from enhancing their service provision in a collaborative environment, potentially influencing future autism service commissioning strategies in the region. ## Notice Essex County Council (ECC) are looking to provide a countywide approach to Autism Navigation Support. ECC Adult Social Care, hold a joint responsibility with Health colleagues to support Adults in Essex seeking a diagnosis. Support should be made available at all stages of this pathway. Working together, Health and Social Care teams must appropriately support Adults pre-diagnosis, during a clinical diagnostic assessment, and post-diagnosis. It is the intention of the Council to commission a countywide Autism Navigation Service, from September 2021. It is expected that this service will: * build upon the successes of the previous Autism Navigation Service pilot, * inform future commissioning strategies for autism specific services. The Contract will be for 21 months with a value of PS262,500. This procurement opportunity is being conducted on 100% quality basis 90% of which is quality with 10% reserved for Social Value. To provide a bid on this tender opportunity you will need to register with Proactis at the following link and search for this tender where all documents can be downloaded and bids can be submitted: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login This tender closes on 15th June 2021 at 5pm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95026f13-b4c9-4644-a9a7-c05e28909bc8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2021 | | Award date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £262,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £262,500 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SUMMIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95026f13-b4c9-4644-a9a7-c05e28909bc8 - 13 May 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a814f6a-0270-43d4-a23a-02beef83f7fe - 1 Apr 2021 at 14:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71522054-a775-4bc6-bd4d-f8fa8828783d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95026f13-b4c9-4644-a9a7-c05e28909bc8 5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a814f6a-0270-43d4-a23a-02beef83f7fe 13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71522054-a775-4bc6-bd4d-f8fa8828783d 1st April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.essex.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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