Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-1de1-70fb-be3a-babf1c45e966/wp3371-a-befriending-service-to-support-people-with-autism closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism [Walsall Council e-Tendering](https://tendernation.io/buyers/walsall-council-e-tendering) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Jan 2018 ## 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 WP3371 - Invitation to apply for a contract for the Provision of a Befriending Service to support Adults with Autism Walsall Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations able to evidence the necessary experience, skills and ability to provide a befriending service for adults with Autism. The purpose of this service will be to support adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder to improve outcomes for people with autism through befriending by: o Promoting personalisation and enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs o Preventing deterioration, delaying dependency and supporting recovery o Ensuring a positive experience of care and support o Protecting from avoidable harm and caring in a safe environment Organisations interested in expressing an interest should first consider the essential requirements listed below: o Experience in the provision of delivering services to people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder o Staff qualified, skilled and competent to work with people with the signs and symptoms of dementia o Evidence of suitable adult/child protection, safeguarding policies and procedures o Ability to provide monitoring data on a quarterly basis o Expressions of interest from the Voluntary and Community Sector are encouraged. The contracts will be for an initial period of three (3) years, 01 April 2018 to 31st March 2021 with an option for the Council to extend for an additional six months to 30 September 2021. ### The maximum annual contract value is ?43,333 For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Council's e-Procurement web portal: [in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil) You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Tenders must be received before 12:00 Noon 19 January 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/68b5ecbb-a31e-4302-b3e7-d8a2a74b7288) 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. 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