---
title: "Post 18 Autism Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a772"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-30"
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# Post 18 Autism Support Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a772

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has recently awarded a contract titled "Post 18 Autism Support Service", which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is complete with a primary focus on providing support for young people aged 18 to 25 diagnosed with autism and complex disabilities. The contract, valued at approximately £2.4 million, was signed on 30th July 2021, following an open procurement method. The service delivery is to take place in Grays, located in the UKH32 region.

Opportunities exist for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in autism support and complex disability care. This contract not only caters to local service providers but also presents a viable chance for social enterprises and SMEs aiming to enhance their impact in the community. The contract's potential extension also indicates future business prospects for contractors who can demonstrate quality care services and effective support programmes for young adults with autism.

## Notice

The provision of a local Post 18 Autism Service to support young people aged 18 to 25 years old who have a diagnosis of autism and complex disabilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Thurrock Council sought to appoint a provider to deliver a local Post 18 Autism Service to support young people aged 18 to 25 years old who have a diagnosis of autism and complex disabilities. Additional information: Please note that the contract value is the total value including the optional two year extension

Renewal: The contract will be re-procured in three years , with potential up to five years if the option to extend is taken

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018219-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Contract will be re-procured in in three years or up to five years if the extension option is taken |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,401,934 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018219-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008193-2021
- 20 May 2021 at 10:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011181-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/276

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