--- title: "All Age Autism Support Service for Birmingham and Solihull" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-10-22" --- # All Age Autism Support Service for Birmingham and Solihull Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce6e614f-f92d-4a18-be77-5e630f6a775b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "All Age Autism Support Service for Birmingham and Solihull" is being conducted by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, focusing on the health and social work services industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 22nd November 2021 at 17:00. The contract is anticipated to commence in January 2022 and run until 31st March 2024, with potential extensions based on performance and funding. The service aims to address the fragmented support for individuals with autism in Birmingham and Solihull, addressing a significant need for an organised support network in the region, located in the West Midlands, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those specialising in autism support services, community health initiatives, and integration of care pathways. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the project focuses on enhancing existing services and encouraging innovative solutions to improve the wellbeing of individuals with autism and their families. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their operations, contribute to community health improvements, and potentially secure a lucrative contract with a value of nearly £2.99 million. ## Notice In Birmingham and Solihull there is currently a determination to improve services within the autism community. Current services are seen as siloed and fragmented. This results in people struggling to obtain the support they require in order for them to achieve a happy and healthy life in which they and their families can thrive. Linked to this is the fact that local data relating to autism is often wrapped up in reporting data for learning disabilities and mental health. There are around 16,020 people across Birmingham and Solihull who have been diagnosed with autism. However, there will be people with autistic traits who have not sought a diagnosis, are on waiting lists or who have sought a private assessment who will not be included in this figure. As a consequence of the above, a community mapping exercise describing Birmingham and Solihull's existing services, with a specific focus on autism, was submitted to NHS England (NHSE) in March 2021 to support Phase 4 planning requirements and the Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autism Long-Term Plan funding allocation. The mapping exercise resulted in Birmingham and Solihull's Transforming Care Partnership (TCP) 3-year road map/implementation plan submission to NHSE in April 2021. Arden and GEM CSU, on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull CCG, supported by Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are therefore seeking to put in place an All Age Autism Support Service. A full description of the service can be found within the service specification which can be obtained by accessing the tender documentation via EU Supply. The deadline for the submission of tenders is 22nd November at 1700hrs. The contract is anticipated to commence in January 2022 and will run until March 31st 2024 (i.e. a maximum of 27 months) with an option to extend for a further 24 months in the event of both satisfactory performance and funding being available. Providers should note that if the contract commences later than January 2022, the initial contract duration cannot extend beyond March 31st, 2024. Bidders should also note that although it is likely that the contract entered into will be with NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group, it is anticipated that the CCG will be replaced by an Integrated Care Board (ICB) from 1st April. As a consequence of this, it is likely that the contract as awarded will novate to this successor body from that date. The Commissioner will provide further details as these become available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b231c2bd-8317-460b-ab84-058b51e360fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,989,000 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2021 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b231c2bd-8317-460b-ab84-058b51e360fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b231c2bd-8317-460b-ab84-058b51e360fb 22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40001&B=AGCSU Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.birminghamandsolihullccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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