--- title: "Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-03-20" --- # Provision of Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London Buyer: NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b45d.json) ## Summary The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for the provision of an Autism Support Advice and Inclusion Service across North West London. The service aims to deliver support, advice, and signposting for autistic individuals aged 14 and over, focusing on peer-led services by people with lived experience of autism. The contract, starting from 1st July 2023, will initially run for three years with a potential two-year extension, offering an estimated annual contract value of £450,000. The opportunity is likely to interest organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector. Providers capable of delivering this service are invited to engage with NHS North West London Integrated Care Board by 17:00 on Friday, 24th March 2023. This procurement process, conducted under the so-called light touch regime, aims to secure high-quality service provision through an inclusive approach. Businesses specialising in community health services and related support activities are well-suited to compete for this tender. The service requirements include offering direct support to autistic individuals, specialist training for families and professionals, and developing mechanisms for community engagement. The service, emphasising flexibility and inclusivity, aims to improve the quality of life for autistic individuals in North West London while promoting awareness and access to services. Providers are encouraged to engage with the NHS North West London Contracts Team to express interest in delivering the required services. ## Notice NHS North West London requires the provision of an Autism Support Advice & Inclusion Service to deliver a peer-led support, advice & signposting service for autistic people without a learning disability aged 14 & over. One of the key features of this service is that it will be delivered by people with lived experience of autism, & shaped, tested, & evaluated by the autistic people & families who use it. The contract term is for a three (3) year period, with an optional extension period of two (2) years, starting 1st July 2023 with an estimated contract value of PS450,000 per annum, inclusive of VAT. A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the start date. NHS NW London is looking to tender this opportunity via an Atamis portal in the coming weeks. This procurement process is subject to the so-called light touch regime as set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as the procurement concerns health services which are social & other specific services according to the PCR. This opportunity is likely to be of interest to an organisation from the voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS North West London requires the provision of an Autism Support Advice & Inclusion Service to deliver a peer-led support, advice & signposting service for autistic people without a learning disability aged 14 & over. One of the key features of this service is that it will be delivered by people with lived experience of autism, & shaped, tested, & evaluated by the autistic people & families who use it. The contract term is for a three (3) year period, with an optional extension period of two (2) years, starting 1st July 2023 with an estimated contract value of PS450,000 per annum, inclusive of VAT. A mobilisation period of 1 month will be applied prior to the commencement of the start date. NHS NW London is looking to tender this opportunity via an Atamis portal in the coming weeks. This procurement process is subject to the so-called light touch regime as set out in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as the procurement concerns health services which are social & other specific services according to the PCR. This opportunity is likely to be of interest to an organisation from the voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) sector. The service will: -Provide direct face-to-face & virtual pre & post diagnostic support to autistic adults delivered as 1:1 & group sessions. This will include support with communication, executive functioning tasks, budgeting & navigating services. -Deliver group sessions to young people aged 14 to 17. -Offer specialist training & advice to families, employers & professionals (including but not limited to those working across statutory, voluntary & community services within health, social care, education, criminal justice system & advisory settings) to improve autism awareness & acceptance within communities & the wider system. -Develop mechanisms & facilitate sessions to provide opportunities for autistic people to share their views & experiences & contribute to plans to improve specialist & mainstream services & pathways. Key features of the service include: -Delivery of a flexible & responsive service, which will develop according to the emerging needs, preferences & life experiences of the autistic people who use it. -Needs-led drop-in & drop-out service which people can access & take time to explore at their own pace. -A flexible referral route which includes self -referrals. -At least one base in NW London to ensure the service is accessible for our residents & to support strong community connections & links with local providers. If needed, the provider will be expected to work with local partners to identify community venues in other boroughs across NW London which can be used for holding local drop-ins & meetings. -Operation of flexible working hours including the delivery of some 1:1 & group sessions during evenings & weekends. -A strong website presence to publish up to date information on autism & the support available. The overarching aims for the service are to: -Improve the quality of life for autistic people & their partners & families in NW London. -Promote the right to independence, relationships, employment, & education. -Improve awareness & acceptance of autism amongst our communities. -Improve access to services through reasonable adjustments. -Provide early intervention to avoid crisis. -Promote the safety & wellbeing of autistic people. -Reduce health & wellbeing inequalities faced by autistic people. -Continue to test the service model based on the principles of co-production, user led service design & strength based approaches. -Support the system to identify gaps & determine the level of demand for a similar NW London peer-led service for children & young people & their families. Please refer to the 'Conditions for Participation' section below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | 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 | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2023 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nwlondonics.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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