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Shropshire Council is inviting tenders for the "CMCV 105 - Universal Autism Support" contract, falling under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 December 2024, and the contract commencing on 1 April 2025, concluding on 31 March 2027, with an optional two-year extension. The service will be delivered in Shropshire, providing early intervention and preventive support to improve the understanding of autism and related support strategies.
The budget for this contract is £408,000, with an annual cap of £102,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in autism support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, although all bids will be judged on set criteria, including quality weighted at 80% and price at 20%.
The contract seeks to equip parents, family members, and professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to support children and young people with autism, thereby offering sustained growth potential for businesses focused on family-oriented support services, educational training, and community health initiatives.
This is a contract award notice. The contract provides early intervention & prevention of person centred, needs led support, contributing to improving the understanding of autism, provision of support strategies & information to improve quality of life. These in turn generate positive experiences that reduce the risk of crisis for the autistic young person & their family & prevent the escalation into adulthood where the impact on education, employment & social care are evident. The maximum annual budget available is a maximum of PS102 ,000 The contract aims are to: Equip parents and other family members with specific knowledge and skills, so they can better support the CYP at home/in the community, providing a tangible benefit to the family as a whole. Equip CYP with autism with specific knowledge and skills, so they can become more self-aware and improve their self-management skills. Equip professionals with specific knowledge and skills, so that they can provide better services for families. Professionals include social care, health, educational and VCS workers. General awareness raising of autism and ADHD with families and professionals supporting CYP (complementary/co-ordinated with the ICB commissioned activities relating to the CAMHS transformation. Contribution to local strategic/special interest groups Support at least 400 unique families per year, through direct work with parents and children, acknowledging that most families access different elements of the service at different times, & at least 100 professionals per year. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z7SAE68D32
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The contract period is two years.
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