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title: "SSD 23 11 Autism - Information and Advice Service"
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# SSD 23 11 Autism - Information and Advice Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cd5e

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council completed a tender process for the procurement of the "SSD 23 11 Autism - Information and Advice Service" in the services category. The service aims to provide autism information, advice, and awareness raising activities for residents of Derbyshire County and Derby City. The maximum contract value for the 2-year fixed-term contract is £100,311.63. The contract was awarded to Citizen Advice Mid Mercia. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a contract signing date on 26th September 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those offering autism-related support, to grow their business. Companies providing information and advisory services, engagement networks, and awareness-raising programmes targeting autistic individuals and their families would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves interaction with Derbyshire County Council as the buying organisation and offers potential for business expansion through active participation in delivering the required services.

## Notice

The Derbyshire Autism Information and Advice Service will be available to residents of Derbyshire County and Derby City for the first 2 years, and it will provide two main functions, Autism information, advice, and signposting Autism awareness raising and the development of a 'Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network' Autism Information, Advice, and signposting elements of the service will include, Different contact methods, including, a free telephone helpline, an 'out of office' voicemail, an email enquiry service, and a social media presence on various websites with methods of contact. Information resources relevant to autistic people (aged 16+) and their families, support networks, and carers Maintaining a database of local provision across Derbyshire within the statutory and voluntary sector A website providing a range of information, advice, and downloads in various forms of media (such as written and videos), covering topics such as, Employment and training related issues Rights and reasonable adjustments Access to Adult Social Care support, including accessing a carers assessment The Autism Diagnostic pathway and pre and post diagnostic support Support for parents and carers Voluntary Sector support and social groups National organisations such as the National Autistic Society The autism awareness raising and the development of a Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network element of the service will include, Engaging with a variety of universal and targeted services to provide autism awareness raising, including within Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Monthly drop-in sessions within varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Monthly ad-hoc autism information and awareness sessions, as requested by Public Sector services Monthly face-to-face parents and carers autism information and advice session held at varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Autism awareness raising sessions for Public Sector services, to include a guide to communication and support approaches for autistic people in different fields of work To support the 'Autism Alliance' of autistic adults and their families, parents/carers, professionals, and other support services to help shape future autism services. An annual face-to-face autism information and advice event during World Autism Acceptance Week

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Derbyshire Autism Information and Advice Service will be available to residents of Derbyshire County and Derby City for the first 2 years, and it will provide two main functions, Autism information, advice, and signposting Autism awareness raising and the development of a 'Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network' Autism Information, Advice, and signposting elements of the service will include, Different contact methods, including, a free telephone helpline, an 'out of office' voicemail, an email enquiry service, and a social media presence on various websites with methods of contact. Information resources relevant to autistic people (aged 16+) and their families, support networks, and carers Maintaining a database of local provision across Derbyshire within the statutory and voluntary sector A website providing a range of information, advice, and downloads in various forms of media (such as written and videos), covering topics such as, Employment and training related issues Rights and reasonable adjustments Access to Adult Social Care support, including accessing a carers assessment The Autism Diagnostic pathway and pre and post diagnostic support Support for parents and carers Voluntary Sector support and social groups National organisations such as the National Autistic Society The autism awareness raising and the development of a Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network element of the service will include, Engaging with a variety of universal and targeted services to provide autism awareness raising, including within Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Monthly drop-in sessions within varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Monthly ad-hoc autism information and awareness sessions, as requested by Public Sector services Monthly face-to-face parents and carers autism information and advice session held at varied locations, attending each of the Derbyshire County districts at least once per year Autism awareness raising sessions for Public Sector services, to include a guide to communication and support approaches for autistic people in different fields of work To support the 'Autism Alliance' of autistic adults and their families, parents/carers, professionals, and other support services to help shape future autism services. An annual face-to-face autism information and advice event during World Autism Acceptance Week

Renewal: Possible subject to recommission when the contract ceases in 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031418-2023 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £487,472 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN ADVICE MID MERCIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031418-2023
- 18 May 2023 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014125-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7631d99d-4ef5-ed11-8122-005056b64545

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