Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb5-2b1b-705f-80fc-3ae49e34a629/autism-support-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Autism Support Services [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £1 to £2,000,000 Published 10 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 10 Mar 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This contract is for the provision of an Autism Support Service to people aged 16+. The service will target people with a diagnosis of autism, or are on the waiting list for a diagnosis, but who do not meet the eligibility criteria to access social care services. The proposed 36month contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 periods of 24 months each from the actual end date subject to Commissioner and Budget approval. Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at [open-uk.org](https://www.open-uk.org) Additional information: The Council believes that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) applies to this contract. The service will be commissioned by Durham County Council and is joint funded by Durham County Council and the Integrated Care Board. The Council's intention is that the full service, as detailed in the service specification, will continue for the initial contract period i.e. end date of 31/5/2028 however the Council is unable to confirm at the point of tender the full budget as the budget from the Integrated Care Board has only been made available until the 31/3/2026. The Council will liaise with the successful provider with regards to this should budget be reduced. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5a402236-82e7-4216-84aa-1d3173b88f52) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Durham County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [RRE-01284 - For the provision of a Digitally Enabled Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (South Staffordshire) · Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust · 16 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a146ba-bdbb-723e-91d9-73c07d7467ba/rre-01284-for-the-provision-of-a-digitally-enabled-children-young-peoples-m) [Children & Young People's Homecare & Sitting Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 1; and Children and Young People's Outreach Support Service (Short Breaks Specialist) Lot 2 · The Borough Council of Calderdale · 11 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14872-4a25-72ad-a37f-1a3be4bb5b48/children-young-peoples-homecare-sitting-service-short-breaks-specialist-l) [AMCV 342 - The Provision of a Supported Living Service in the Battlefield area of Shrewsbury · Shropshire Council · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3685-7349-8b60-26d9c22670f1/amcv-342-the-provision-of-a-supported-living-service-in-the-battlefield-area-o) [Personalised Care Specialist Support Service - West Suffolk · NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board · 45 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-381f-7396-957c-cc0c99077f74/personalised-care-specialist-support-service-west-suffolk) [Child daycare services – Réservation de berceaux en crèche pour les enfants Vertaviens · Ville de VERTOU · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0d35-7266-b839-25a448981ed6/france-child-daycare-services-reservation-de-berceaux-en-creche-pour-les-enf) [Company health services – Oulun Kaupunginteatteri Oy:n työterveyspalveluiden hankinta · Oulun Kaupunginteatteri Oy · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bc2-70fb-8fdf-04d28b71fd35/finland-company-health-services-oulun-kaupunginteatteri-oyn-tyoterveyspalve)