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title: "Autism Support Services - Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot"
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# Autism Support Services - Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff5662dd-382e-4770-b40c-4353c8e5306c

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by the Ministry of Justice for the provision of Autism Support Services in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. This contract, valued at £80,000, falls under the category of probation services and uses a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. The contract period runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, following the tender submission deadline on 14th March 2022. The successful bidder for this tender is Third Sector Consortia Management LLP (3SC), and the process is designed to cater to individuals living with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing support services tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities. Companies that can offer innovative rehabilitative strategies and community support services aligned with the Ministry of Justice’s objectives will find this contract appealing. Prospective suppliers should possess expertise in enhancing communication skills, emotional wellbeing, and impulse control among individuals on probation to engage effectively in this bidding process.

## Notice

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Provider is expected to deliver interventions to people on probation that meet the specific needs of those, living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. As needs will vary, the support to be provided shall include, but is not limited to one or more or the following: (a)Support to enhance communication and social skills; (b)Support to recognise and develop the PoP's personal strengths; (c) Support to expand the PoP's awareness of their own emotional state and wellbeing, and that of others; (d)Support to improve impulse control and/or make better social judgements; (e)Identification of appropriate strategies and coping mechanisms; (f) Ensuring the individual is better equipped to comply with probation requirements, adequately address their offending behaviour and engage in programmes (where applicable); (g)Support with access to community support services for ongoing support; (h)Provision of advice to the PoPs family, where appropriate, in order to describe the support being given and signposting to agencies that may support the family; (i) Provision of one-off support for Probation Practitioners when requested, in instances where the PoP has declined to engage; (j) An evaluation of participant feedback and outcomes achieved, at the end of the 12 months, with preliminary findings shared after 6 months. To Note: This Service is to be delivered in South Wales: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bf1358-9a88-44e1-8ceb-2181b52b96e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD SECTOR CONSORTIA MANAGEMENT LLP (3SC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231240 - Probation services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 15:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bf1358-9a88-44e1-8ceb-2181b52b96e9
- 13 Apr 2022 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bf1358-9a88-44e1-8ceb-2181b52b96e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bf1358-9a88-44e1-8ceb-2181b52b96e9
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cddcc83-3642-45d2-9773-984666bcf94f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c71b7903-f673-41ee-8958-efdc7353d59a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/618d935e-d99c-49d5-9a79-cfc01b2f852c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c90451-6856-4284-b66d-7a568a9b646b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/549c2476-d26f-42f8-b26b-8fba6c68e077
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement

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