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Autism Specialist Support at Medina Road

Thurrock Council · Local authority

In brief

Thurrock Council is looking for suppliers for care work (East of England).

The estimated value is £1,300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Thursday 3 December 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2032.

What the notice says

Thurrock Council seeks to commission a specialist provider to deliver a support service for autistic adults living at the Autism Specialist Supported Housing Development at 28 Medina Road. The service aims to support autistic people to live independently within their local community, achieve personal goals, promote wellbeing and reduce the need for out-of-area placements. The successful Provider will deliver person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and control, enabling residents to develop and maintain the skills and confidence required for everyday living and community participation.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.in-tend.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 3 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106121-2026

Last time this was bought

18-25 Autism Support Service

Awarded
1 July 2026
Value
£9,704,160
Bids
11

Matched on Thurrock Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Thurrock CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

62

Awards

33

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From notice 106121-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.