AQNV 068 – Adults Autism Community Engagement Support Service

Shropshire Council is seeking a provider to deliver an Adults Autism Community Engagement Support Service across Shropshire, providing needs-led, community-based support for autistic adults aged 18 and over at any stage of diagnosis. The service is designed to promote early intervention and prevention by helping people access local support, services, and community resources.

The service will provide short-term, autism-informed support that enables autistic adults to better understand what support is available within their local community and how to access it. The focus is on building confidence, promoting informed choices, sharing information, and strengthening independence.

The Council has identified the following key objectives for the service:

• Improve access to information, advice, and support
• Improve access to community support services
• Support earlier intervention and prevention
• Improve navigation of complex statutory and community systems
• Align with and strengthen local autism hub offers
• Provide accessible, person-centred support

The commissioned service is intended to complement existing provision rather than duplicate it, acting as a connective function between health, social care, housing, voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, and wider community-based support.

Contract Information

Buyer – Shropshire Council

Deadline – 18 August 2026 – 12:00

Contract Value – £40,000 (including VAT)

Delivery Length – 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027 (1 year)

Tender Link – Click here

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality – 80%
• Price – 20%

Regulatory Requirements

The procurement will be conducted as a below threshold open competition under the Light Touch regime.

The opportunity is identified as being particularly suitable for:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

The opportunity reflects Shropshire Council’s commitment to improving access to autism-informed community support through an early intervention approach that promotes independence, person-centred support, and stronger connections between statutory and community services.

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