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title: "ASC031 Development of Autism Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ce"
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# ASC031 Development of Autism Strategy

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ce

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, in collaboration with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, is seeking to commission a partner for the development of an Autism Strategy under tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ce. The project is classified under industry categories such as research and development, business services, and health and social work services. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 17th August 2026. This initiative falls under the light touch regime below the threshold and is managed as an open competition for £50,000, concluding on December 31st, 2026. Prospective suppliers need to submit their applications electronically via the provided submission method details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in coproducing strategies with stakeholders, including autistic individuals and their families. The procurement emphasizes quality, allocating 60% of award criteria weightage to it, making it suitable for experienced SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate a high-quality service offering. This contract will provide exposure across several regions in the United Kingdom, potentially leading to further partnerships and expansion opportunities in public, health, and social services sectors.

## Notice

South Tees (Middlesbrough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council) are looking to commission an external partner to develop a concise, person-centred Autism Strategy. The strategy must: * Be coproduced with autistic people, families and stakeholders * Be short, clear and practical * Include deliverable actions and measurable outcomes Final delivery is required by 31st December 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072258-2026
  30th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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