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title: "AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults"
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# AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffad

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AMCV 343 - Autism Support for Adults," aimed at providing autism support services for adults over 18 years, and their families. This initiative falls under the social work and related services category and is to be delivered in the UK region of West Midlands (UKG22), with a procurement process valued at £200,000. Preliminary market engagement is ongoing, with interested parties encouraged to engage with the council before the deadline of 9th February 2026. The service is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will run through until 30th June 2031.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that innovate and deliver effective autism support. Ideal candidates to respond to this opportunity include providers with expertise in equipping individuals and professionals with autism-specific knowledge and skills. Businesses in the voluntary and community sectors, as well as those involved in health and education supportive services, are well-positioned to benefit. Engaging in this procurement process could provide long-term partnership opportunities with Shropshire Council, fostering mutual growth and community impact.

## Notice

This service is for adults aged 18 years and over, at any stage of diagnosis. The beneficiaries are autistic adults, their parent carers and families, in the community. A formal diagnosis for autism is not required. Key features of this service provision are to: Equip adults and other family members with specific knowledge and skills, providing information, advice and guidance to autistic adults at home/in the community Equip autistic adults with specific knowledge and skills, so they can become more self-aware and improve their self-management skills. Equip professionals with specific autism/ADHD knowledge and skills, so that they can provide better services for autistic adults. Professionals include social care, health, educational and VCS workers. General awareness raising of autism and ADHD with families and professionals supporting autistic adults Contribution to local strategic/special interest groups The Council is keen to engage with the market to understand the opportunities available to shape our approach to commissioning the above. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-and-related-services./8KZ88U27K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8KZ88U27K7

### Planning Information

Shropshire Council would like to take the opportunity to engage with potential providers and/or partners in the future commissioning of an Adults Autism Support offer.
Please note that the purpose of this process is for the council to discuss with the market and inform our current understanding of key issues and themes relating to the provision of these services. It is also an opportunity to discuss what the market has to offer to assist the Council to deliver the services from 1st July 2026.
Please note that this is not the commencement of any formal procurement process, and the Council is not committed to carrying out such a process.
Please contact ASC.Commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk or Pip Long pip.long@shropshire.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 9th February 2026 to request a questionnaire to complete.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000482-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 5DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Underdale |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000482-2026
  5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8KZ88U27K7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-and-related-services./8KZ88U27K7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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