Published date: 9 January 2023

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: 8 February 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£25,000 to £62,500

Procurement reference

20230109161135-103251

Published date

9 January 2023

Closing date

8 February 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 February 2023

Contract end date

10 February 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Lot 1: Neurodivergent Hub The Council is commissioning a twice weekly peer led hub specifically for neurodivergent adults (e.g. autistic adults and adults with ADHD) which provides information and peer support and enhances social and communication skills, independence and resilience for adults and young people aged 16+ in Calderdale The service will engage with people with neurodivergent conditions e.g. Autism and ADHD who may be vulnerable and isolated within the Calderdale community and provide them with the specific support, strategies, guidance and information to enable them to make healthier lifestyle choices and decisions, build resilience and enable them to better manage life experiences. The successful Tenderer will be encouraged to be innovative, cost effective and incorporate added value when delivering the service The key aims of this service are to provide a preventative service for young people (16+) and adults with Autism or ADHD who have little or no formal support, and to improve outcomes for service users.

Lot 2: Neurodivergent Employment Service The Council is commissioning a weekly employment service specifically for neurodivergent adults which provides information, guidance and support to adults with Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions in Calderdale who are working towards gaining paid or voluntary work The service will engage with neurodivergent people without a learning disability who may be vulnerable and isolated within the Calderdale community and will provide them with the specific support, strategies, guidance and information to enable them to enhance their employability in order to apply for voluntary or paid work. The needs of individuals will vary from starting to look at which areas of work interest them and fit their skill set, to applying for their next job. The weekly sessions will have two aspects: practical support with job search, application forms, CVs and interview technique, as well as sessions on the socia

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Pearcey

Address

Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
ENG

Email

mark.pearcey@calderdale.gov.uk

Website

https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2