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title: "Autism Community Support Services - Direct Awards"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-08"
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# Autism Community Support Services - Direct Awards

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f91030f2-2303-4180-8382-e028e9d48a30

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Autism Community Support Services - Direct Awards" contract, following an open tender procedure. This framework agreement, valued at £1.2 million, enables the provision of three specific services aimed at supporting individuals with autism in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. The contract runs from 7th March 2022 to 6th March 2026, with the last date for submissions having been on 20th December 2021. The services fall under the health and social work category and focus on delivering essential support within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and social care sector. Businesses with experience in providing autism support services, especially those able to deliver specialized pre-diagnostic information, befriending services, and alliance formation, will find this contract conducive for expanding their service offerings and enhancing their community impact in the region.

## Notice

Three Call-Off's directly awarded under the sole Provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Autism Community Support Services (Ref: DN575777). The subject of the Call-Off's are as follows: Call-Off 1 - Autism Pre-Diagnostic Information, Advice and Guidance Service Call-Off 2 - Autism Befriending Service Call-Off 3 - Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Autism Alliance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600c86d-5f01-4f41-a372-ab82b4cacbc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE MID MERCIA; CITIZENS ADVICE MID-MERCIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600c86d-5f01-4f41-a372-ab82b4cacbc2
- 8 Feb 2022 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b9df49-26cf-4c28-9090-92067bed4462
- 8 Feb 2022 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098a93a-8925-4421-8d29-f7662a33d245
- 17 Nov 2021 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bda7eb-0179-4e0d-8ef5-a248c2d04893

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b600c86d-5f01-4f41-a372-ab82b4cacbc2
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b9df49-26cf-4c28-9090-92067bed4462
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e098a93a-8925-4421-8d29-f7662a33d245
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bda7eb-0179-4e0d-8ef5-a248c2d04893
  17th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=500cf4bb-b847-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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