Autism Navigation Service

Location

Chelmsford

Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are re-commissioning the Autism Navigation Service (ANS) for Autistic adults across Essex, Thurrock, and Southend. The ANS is a unique service that supports adults (18+) seeking a diagnosis, or who already have a diagnosis, of autism. The service provides support rooted in advocacy on a 1:1 basis pre, mid and post-diagnostic assessment. The aim is to help a person to navigate the pathway, and access additional support to overcome issues, preventing needs from escalating. For the avoidance of doubt, this contract is being awarded under CPV Code: 85323000-9, which states "Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals". The contract is for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further (2) years, subject to governance. For the avoidance of doubt, the total value of this contract has been calculated using the total five (5) year period. The yearly cost of this service totals £250,000.00, giving a total cost for the three (3) years of £750,000.00 and a total cost for the five (5) years of £1,250,000.00. This is an existing service, with an existing provider.

CPV Codes

• 85323000 - Community health services

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. - This contract was awarded on the 28.05.2026 - This contract will commence on the 01.06.2026 and will conclude on the 31.05.2029, based on the (3) three year period. - For the avoidance of doubt, this contract value is £750,000.00 for the initial three (3) year period and £1,250,000.00 based on the five (5) year period, with a potential extension period of up to two (2) years. - During the standstill period, no representations were received.