AwardedAwarded 1 July 2026

18-25 Autism Support Service

In brief

Thurrock Council awarded care work to Positive Support Group on 1 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £8,086,400 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
Positive Support Group (SME) 11 bids received	£9,704,160	Awarded 1 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

3 March 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 018943-2026
1 July 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 061870-2026

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Won by: Sanctuary Housing Association
Awarded: 5 November 2025
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Bids: 5

Matched on Thurrock Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Thurrock CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 018943-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 March 2026, last updated 1 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.