All Age Autism Support Service

This is a notice of Intent to publish a tender opportunity. Lewisham Council and NHS South East London Integrated Care Board would like to commission a new service that specifically caters for Lewisham’s autistic population. It will be responsible for delivering and co-ordinating autism support and information services for autistic people of all ages. The service will be highly effective and provide three levels of support: • Level one -a universal offer of getting information and advice • Level two - targeted offer for people waiting for an ASD assessment. • Level three -specialist support for people who have received a diagnosis of ASD. The purpose of the service will be to improve knowledge, confidence and skills of young people, adults, families and carers, with or without a diagnosis of ASD in Lewisham to support them to achieve their full potential. As this is a new service it will be a proof of concept for two years. The procurement process is planned to start in July/August 2023. Please register your interest in order to be notified once the procurement goes live. This is not a call for competition.