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title: "Post 18 Autism Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Post 18 Autism Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b7d

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## Summary

Thurrock Council, located in Grays, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "Post 18 Autism Service", aimed at supporting young adults with complex needs related to Autism. The awarded contract pertains to services within the social work domain, specifically focusing on personal development training and social services. This procurement falls under the light-touch regime, with the procurement method being direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The contract was activated on 1st September 2025 and will run until end of August 2026, with a total value of £497,054. The process reached the award stage, confirming Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC as the service provider.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse needs and providing community-based support. The contract specifically benefits entities with experience in facilitating personal development, community engagement, and the creation of volunteering and work opportunities for young adults. Small to medium enterprises, especially those characterised as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), such as Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC, are ideally positioned to leverage such contracts for growth and expansion, owing to their agility and community-focused models.

## Notice

Support for young people with complex needs with Autism aged 18-25 to live (semi) independently and develop key life skills, access the community, access volunteering and work opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £497,054 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057022-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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