Published date: 7 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£54,000

Procurement reference

JN031019

Published date

7 October 2019

Closing date

21 October 2019

Contract start date

6 January 2020

Contract end date

5 January 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Quotation

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Written quotations are invited for the provision and co-ordination of a locally delivered autism training programme, based on the principles of participation and empowerment.
The area covered is within the boundaries of Vale Royal (Northwich and Winsford) and South Cheshire (Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Middlewich, Alsager, Shavington and Haslington).
The aim of the programme is to provide information and training to support the development of strategies and specialist/peer support that will to empower parents, families and children/young people (age 0-25 years) either living with autism or on the autism assessment pathway awaiting diagnosis.
The programme needs to include the management of referrals (including self-referrals) and the provision of support to increase understanding of the condition and to develop evidence-based strategies to effectively respond and self-manage.

The programme should include a core range of issue specific needs-based training. The Provider will be expected to deliver information, training and support workshops/groups that offer practical strategies for positive behaviour management and increased knowledge and understanding of a range of topics including, but not limited to:
• Autism and diagnosis - helping parents develop their knowledge on how a child/young person with autism experiences the world and guide parents through practical strategies they can use
• Communication
• Sensory issues
• Sleep
• Understanding and positively managing behavior
• Anxiety
• Listening, understanding and interacting effectively
The Commissioners will consider proposals from a single organisation or a joint proposal between providers which may support the need to cover a wide geographical area

More information

Attachments

Additional text

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated against the following criteria:
• Proposed training programme
• Provider experience and expertise
• How the provider will meet the above scope
• Timeline for delivery
• Cost
Please see attached Evaluation Matrix and Methodology document.
Proposals should not exceed 4 A4 pages.
Please return your proposals to Jane Nash, j.nash@nhs.net by close of play 21st October 2019.
Bidders are asked to e-mail any questions direct to Jane Nash on j.nash@nhs.net only.

About the buyer

Contact name

Jane Nash

Address

NHS South Cheshire CCG and Vale Royal CCG
Bevan House, Barony Court
Nantwich, Cheshire
CW5 5RD
England

Email

j.nash@nhs.net