--- title: "EarlyBird short-term work" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117359" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117359" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117359.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117359.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-11" --- # EarlyBird short-term work Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117359 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117359) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117359.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "EarlyBird short-term work," focusing on delivering services related to pre-school education and family support within the health and social work services industry. The procurement is located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, with an emphasis on engaging suppliers experienced in the National Autistic Society's EarlyBird programme. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and submit their qualifications through the relevant channels. Key dates for engagement were last recorded on 11 January 2022, and the opportunity invites dialogue with potential providers regarding the volume and specifics of service delivery. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and developmental services, particularly those with a focus on autism spectrum disorders and family support. Companies that offer training programmes, counselling services, or resources for educational professionals and parents would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The selected provider will play a crucial role in enhancing support for families of children with autism, fostering better communication and behavioural management practices, which may also extend their influence in similar future tenders. ## Notice EarlyBird is a National Autistic Society (NAS) licensed programme for parents.The National Autistic Society (NAS) EarlyBird* programme has been developed to support parents of pre-school children who either already have or are 'on the road to' a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and is of pre-school age (not yet of statutory school age).The programme aims to support parents in the period between diagnosis and school placement, empowering and helping them facilitate their child's social communication and appropriate behaviour in their natural environment. It also helps parents to establish good practice in handling their child at an early age, so as to pre-empt the development of inappropriate behaviours.* It is a three month programme involving up to six families* It brings together parents and carers for daytime group training sessions once a week* It involves families being visited during the programme in their own homesThe NAS EarlyBird* programme works in partnership with parents to help them to:* understand their child's autism spectrum disorder* develop their child's communication skills* develop and apply practical strategies to manage their child's behaviourEarlyBird Plus is a National Autistic Society (NAS) licensed programmes for parents.The National Autistic Society (NAS) EarlyBird Plus* programme is a three month training programme for parents, carers and professionals working with children aged over 4 and under 10, who either already have or are 'on the road to' a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.* It is a three month programme involving up to six families consisting of eight group sessions and two home visits* It brings together parents, carers and professionals working with the children in school for daytime group training sessions once a week* It involves families being visited during the programme in their own homesThe NAS EarlyBird Plus* programme works in partnership with parents to help them to:* understand their child's autism spectrum disorder* develop their child's communication skills* develop and apply practical strategies to manage their child's behaviourThe programme encourages a consistent approach between home and school and works to build both parents' and professionals' confidence and encourage problem solving together.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117359. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117359 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 11 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF48 4TQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Plymouth | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2022 at 09:02 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117359 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merthyr.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117359 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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