--- title: "18-25 Autism Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051139" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051139" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051139.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051139.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # 18-25 Autism Support Service Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051139 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051139) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051139.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council, a public authority in South East England, has concluded the procurement process for the delivery of an 18-25 Autism Support Service. The contract, valued at £9,704,160 GBP, has been awarded to Positive Support Group Limited. The service aims to support young people with Autism in developing independent living skills, enhancing health and wellbeing, and engaging with their communities. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure under the light-touch regime, ensures a high-quality, person-centred service compliant with both national and local priorities. The contract, starting on 1st September 2026, is set to run until 31st August 2030, with a potential extension of up to two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly within the Autism support sector. Companies with expertise in community engagement, personal development, and vocational training for young individuals with Autism would find a natural fit. The completion of this contract emphasises the potential for business growth in delivering specialised, targeted services that align with local government objectives, fostering improved community integration and personal development outcomes for service users. For large enterprises and SMEs alike, this procurement offers a robust platform to showcase innovative service delivery models and valuable social contributions. ## Notice Delivery of an 18-25 Autism Support Service that enables young people with Autism to develop independent living skills, improve health and wellbeing, participate in their communities, and prepare for education or employment. The Programme will support a small cohort of young people with Autism who require intensive, personalised assistance, delivered through a blend of structured learning, community-based activities, and family engagement. The appointed Provider will deliver a high-quality, person-centred service aligned with national and local priorities, helping participants build their skills across four core outcome areas: Independent Living; Health and Wellbeing; Community Participation / Inclusion (Friends and Relationships); and Education, Employment and Vocational Opportunities. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: The Council may extend the contract for up to two additional years, exercised in one or more extension periods at the Council's discretion. ### Planning Information Questionnaire feedback to be provided through the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1620 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | 2032-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,086,400 | | Lots value | £8,086,400 | | Awards value | £9,704,160 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POSITIVE SUPPORT GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018943-2026 - 29 Aug 2025 at 15:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052568-2025 - 4 Jun 2025 at 16:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030036-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 15:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020593-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 14:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020584-2025 - 12 May 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020580-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2026 1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018943-2026 3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052568-2025 29th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030036-2025 4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020593-2025 12th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020584-2025 12th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020580-2025 12th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.thurrock.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1620 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1672 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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