Find a TenderAwarded without competition
Published 17 Jun 2025, 17:36 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA)

Official notice

Authority: Gloucestershire County Council- (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionSME suitable
Awarded value£300,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 16 Jun 2025no call for competition
Awarded to Gloucestershire Rural Council and Communities (GRCC)

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Community Autism Support and Advice Service is open to adults (18+), young persons aged 17 years who are in transition from children and young people's services ordinarily resident in Gloucestershire with a diagnosis of autism (except for the community drop ins which are open to those without formal diagnosis). A central point of contact will operate for referrals leading to a triage appointment (either in person, via telephone, or through digital/online options), and may be received through a wide range of sources including, the Autism Diagnostic Service, GPs, Carers, and self-referral.

CPV: Health services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The aims of the Service are to:Awarded

The aims of the Service are to:

  • Provide information, advice, and guidance to support individuals have as meaningful, high quality and unrestrictive a life as possible.
  • Support individuals and their families to understand Autism.
  • Support local services to increase their understanding of Autism and make reasonable adjustments.
  • Providing 1-1 support, delivering a person-centred and personalised approach which enables individuals to increase opportunities for social inclusion within their local community.
  • Support and empower individuals to become self-sufficient, whilst continuing to be available for less intensive support.
  • Provide Peer Support networks where appropriate.
Delivery: South West
Extensions: Option to extend by 12 months

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Jun 2025, 17:36 BST
Last source update
17 Jun 2025, 17:36 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-033100
Classification (CPV)
Health services
Delivery area
South West (UKK1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ea4 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/06/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publisher note: "The following line should be included: 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £300,0001 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 11 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 16 Jun 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Gloucestershire Rural Council and Communities (GRCC)SME£300,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids · 1 electronic1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Gloucestershire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityHealth GB-COH: DN754448 Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, South West, GL12TGContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • NHS GloucestershireReview body Gloucester

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.