Published date: 1 April 2021
This notice was replaced on 13 May 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 5 October 2021)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East of England
Procurement reference
0929 Autism Navigation Service
Published date
1 April 2021
Closing date
13 April 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
In preparation for a forthcoming procurement opportunity, Essex County Council would like to invite organisations to participate in a market engagement event for those interested in delivering an Autism Navigation Service. Essex County Council (ECC) are looking to provide a countywide approach to Autism Navigation Support. ECC Adult Social Care, hold a joint responsibility with Health colleagues to support Adults in Essex seeking a diagnosis. Support should be made available at all stages of this pathway. Working together, Health and Social Care teams must appropriately support Adults pre-diagnosis, during a clinical diagnostic assessment, and post-diagnosis
The Council intends to commission a countywide Autism Navigation Service, from April 2021. It is expected that this service will:
• build upon the successes of the previous Autism Navigation Service pilot,
• inform future commissioning strategies for autism specific services.
The market engagement session is scheduled to take place on Thursday 15th April 2021 between 10:00 and 12:00 on Microsoft Teams.
During this event, the Council will present an overview of the proposed referral mechanism, the specification and the tender process. Providers will have the opportunity to discuss ideas, views and suggestions for this service with commissioners and members of the project board. To reserve a space at this event please e-mail:
Jeanette.smith@essex.gov.uk by 17:00 on Tuesday 13th April 2021.
Prospective candidates are advised that the scope for this procurement opportunity has yet to be finalised and the Council reserves the right to refine the scope of this project following the market engagement event.
About the buyer
Contact name
Jeanette Smith
Address
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
England
Telephone
03330 321157
Website
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