Peer-Led Service for Autistic and ADHD Children and Young People and their Families for North West London

" Classified under the industry category of "Guidance and Counselling Services," this service contract, valued at £1,240,000, falls under the 'services' procurement category and follows an open procedure. Although the initial procurement phase indicated activity as of November 2024, the status is now complete as of July 2025, with CAAS having been awarded the contract. The service operates to deliver crucial support and guidance to families, incorporating lived experience within its workforce to ensure adaptability to user needs and operates flexibly to accommodate varying schedules.

The service is expected to build strong community connections through both face-to-face and online sessions, based in the North West London region (UKI7). This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations and SMEs skilled in delivering social value and quality-driven services. Businesses operating in the health services or counselling domains will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on pre and post-diagnostic guidance and the need for employing family navigators.

The service's innovative operational model, incorporating the valuable input of people with lived experience, suggests a competitive advantage for businesses which can demonstrate expertise in both community integration and flexibility in service delivery. Potential candidates should possess the capability to engage collaboratively with local statutory and voluntary services to complement existing provisions and enhance the community impact of the programme.