Autism Community Support Service for Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive countywide autism community support service. The service will provide helpline support, navigation assistance, peer support groups, social groups, and workshops/courses for autistic people across Hertfordshire. The successful supplier will work closely with other council services including Adult Disability Teams, 0-25 Together teams, and Community Mental Health Teams. This is a single contract managed by one central team. The contract will be executed as a deed, and suppliers should seek independent legal advice on the implications. The service is subject to available financial resources and may be affected by planned local government reorganisation expected in April 2028. Tender submissions must be completed by 12 noon on Monday 6th July 2026 via the e-tendering system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home. Organisations must express interest and opt in to access full procurement documents. TUPE Employee Liability Information is confidential and must be protected in accordance with data protection legislation.