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title: "18-25 Autism Support Service"
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# 18-25 Autism Support Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18-25-autism-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-051139). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Thurrock Council: "18-25 Autism Support Service". Published status: complete. Published Value: £8,086,400. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Thurrock Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/thurrock-council-ons-e06000034)
- **Published Value:** £8,086,400 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 April 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Other community, social and personal services, Social services, Social work and related services, Social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKH32
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £9,704,160 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 8 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18-25-autism-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-051139#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051139`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18-25-autism-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-051139#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fthurrockcouncil%2Faspx%2FProjectManage%2F1672)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/18-25-autism-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-051139#participate

## Description
Delivery of an 18–25 Autism Support Service that enables young people with Autism to develop independent living skills, improve health and wellbeing, participate in their communities, and prepare for education or employment. 
The Programme will support a small cohort of young people with Autism who require intensive, personalised assistance, delivered through a blend of structured learning, community‑based activities, and family engagement. 
The appointed Provider will deliver a high‑quality, person‑centred service aligned with national and local priorities, helping participants build their skills across four core outcome areas: Independent Living; Health and Wellbeing; Community Participation / Inclusion (Friends and Relationships); and Education, Employment and Vocational Opportunities.

## Lots (1)
### Lot LOT-0001: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85300000, 85310000, 85320000, 98000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £8,086,400

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (pending)

  - Supplier(s): **Positive Support Group Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-174320`
  - Value: £9,704,160 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018943-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-01T14:25:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:43:55.336Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-051139