Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8d-4482-7047-bb9f-8a908a7ddabf/portsmouth-autism-employment-support-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 May 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Jul 2022 ## 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 Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an employment support service for autistic people in Portsmouth. The aim of this service will be to support adults (18+) with an autism diagnosis. The service will also be open to support other neuro-divergent individuals, including individuals who are self-diagnosed depending on capacity. Individuals who are resident within the Portsmouth city boundary (i.e., PO1 -PO6) will be eligible for this service. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a flexible and responsive approach to give autistic people the opportunity to participate in all forms of work, whenever possible in, or leading to, paid work and self-employment, and to make a valued contribution to their community in alignment to the key service outcomes as set out in Appendix One of the Service Specification attached. The objective of this service is to support at least 10 autistic people into work during the first 12 months, providing employability, cognitive profiles and the other key outcomes defined in Section A of the Service Specification attached. Sustaining employment whilst at work through regular support, advice and advocacy where required. The estimated value of the contract is £50,000. The initial contract term will be for 1 year with possibility of extending the term by a further 1 year to a maximum total term of 2 years, subject to additional funding being resourced and in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Portsmouth Autism Employment Support Service. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3427392c-6ffc-486a-9f11-9a80e2663340) 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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