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18-25 Autism Support Service
Published 1 Jul 2026
1 Jul 2026
- Primary CPV
-
85300000 *
Social work and related services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Thurrock, East of England
- Value
- No value specified
- Contract
-
4 years Duration
01/09/2026 31/08/2030
- Contract Types
-
85 *Health & social work servicesFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL, United Kingdom · UKH32
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
Thurrock Council
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
85300000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: PS/2025/066
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.
Awarded to
Full CPV breakdown
- 85300000 — Social work and related services (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Bids received
- 11
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Open procedure
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Pending
- Award date
- 1 Jul 2026
- Standstill period ends
- 10 Jul 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 31 Aug 2032
- Renewal
- May be extended by up to a further two years
- Reserved / special regime
- Light Touch
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 01 Jul 2026 15:25
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051139
- Notice ID
- PS/2025/066
Competition
11
Bids received
11
Bids considered at final stage
1
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
Organisations on this notice
Supplier, Tenderer SME
6 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5LX, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PXHM-8649-WCHV
Blossom Kare Services Limited
Tenderer Large
Grays, London, RM20 4AR, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PBHB-7776-HVMW
Tenderer Large
84 Holland Road, Maidstone, ME14 1UT, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PLXB-4443-NXHX
Kadmiel Projects
Tenderer Large
Carnach Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5PX, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PLXL-7983-YCZV
Tenderer Large
West Street, Grays, RM17 5DL, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PXDP-9564-NLPJ
Pure Health Care Pvt Ltd
Tenderer Large
Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PTPL-7791-BBYM
ROMIS CARE SERVICES LTD
Tenderer Large
799 LONDON ROAD, WEST THURROCK,GRAYS, RM20 3LH, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PTCG-4344-MXWW
Seek staffing Ltd
Tenderer Large
Old Street, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PMGJ-2718-CNZX
STARZ CARE LTD
Tenderer Large
Tilbury,, Tilbury, RM18 7ND, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PTWV-3624-ZQJQ
Tenderer Large
Orsett Road, Grays, RM175DX, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PHHP-4723-GQCT
Unite Highland Care Limited
Tenderer Large
London Road, Grays, RM20 3JT, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PRYP-5764-ZQXM
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 31 Aug 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
157 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | Thurrock Council |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | New Road |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Grays |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | Procurement@thurrock.gov.uk |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Link | http://www.thurrock.gov.uk |
| Party 1 › Classification › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
| Party 2 › Name | Positive Support Group Limited |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | 6 Warwick Street |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | W1B 5LX |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI32 |
| Party 2 › Contact › Email | finance@positivesupportgroup.com |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 2 › Business size | sme |
| Party 2 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 2 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 2 › Sheltered workshop | No |
| Party 3 › Name | Blossom Kare Services Limited |
| Party 3 › Address › Street | Grays |
| Party 3 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 3 › Address › Postcode | RM20 4AR |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 3 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 3 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 3 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 3 › Business size | large |
| Party 3 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 4 › Name | Choice Support |
| Party 4 › Address › Street | 84 Holland Road |
| Party 4 › Address › Town / city | Maidstone |
| Party 4 › Address › Postcode | ME14 1UT |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 4 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 4 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKJ45 |
| Party 4 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 4 › Business size | large |
| Party 4 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 5 › Name | Kadmiel Projects |
| Party 5 › Address › Street | Carnach Green |
| Party 5 › Address › Town / city | South Ockendon |
| Party 5 › Address › Postcode | RM15 5PX |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 5 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 5 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 5 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 5 › Business size | large |
| Party 5 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 6 › Name | Open Door |
| Party 6 › Address › Street | West Street |
| Party 6 › Address › Town / city | Grays |
| Party 6 › Address › Postcode | RM17 5DL |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 6 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 6 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 6 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 6 › Business size | large |
| Party 6 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 7 › Name | Pure Health Care Pvt Ltd |
| Party 7 › Address › Street | Covent Garden |
| Party 7 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 7 › Address › Postcode | WC2H 9JQ |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 7 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 7 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI31 |
| Party 7 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 7 › Business size | large |
| Party 7 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 8 › Name | ROMIS CARE SERVICES LTD |
| Party 8 › Address › Street | 799 LONDON ROAD |
| Party 8 › Address › Town / city | WEST THURROCK,GRAYS |
| Party 8 › Address › Postcode | RM20 3LH |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 8 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 8 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 8 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 8 › Business size | large |
| Party 8 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 9 › Name | Seek staffing Ltd |
| Party 9 › Address › Street | Old Street |
| Party 9 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 9 › Address › Postcode | EC1V 2NX |
| Party 9 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 9 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 9 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI43 |
| Party 9 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 9 › Business size | large |
| Party 9 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 10 › Name | STARZ CARE LTD |
| Party 10 › Address › Street | Tilbury, |
| Party 10 › Address › Town / city | Tilbury |
| Party 10 › Address › Postcode | RM18 7ND |
| Party 10 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 10 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 10 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 10 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 10 › Business size | large |
| Party 10 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 11 › Name | Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC |
| Party 11 › Address › Street | Orsett Road |
| Party 11 › Address › Town / city | Grays |
| Party 11 › Address › Postcode | RM175DX |
| Party 11 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 11 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 11 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 11 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 11 › Business size | large |
| Party 11 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 12 › Name | Unite Highland Care Limited |
| Party 12 › Address › Street | London Road |
| Party 12 › Address › Town / city | Grays |
| Party 12 › Address › Postcode | RM20 3JT |
| Party 12 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 12 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 12 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKH32 |
| Party 12 › Role | tenderer |
| Party 12 › Business size | large |
| Party 12 › VCSEs | No |
Buyer
| Name | Thurrock Council |
Tender
| Title | 18-25 Autism Support Service |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Special regime | Light touch |
| Lot › Status | complete |
Awards
| Status | pending |
| Date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £9,704,160 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | services |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Supplier › Name | Positive Support Group Limited |
| Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Social work and related services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Social work services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Social services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Other community, social and personal services |
| Standstill period › End | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period › Start | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period › End | 31 Aug 2030 |
| Contract period › Can be extended to | 31 Aug 2032 |
| Can be renewed | Yes |
| Renewal › Description | May be extended by up to a further two years |
| Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2026 |
| Document › Published | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Milestone › Due | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |