# WP3920 - Autism Befriending Service - AWARD

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Walsall Council e-Tendering.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Walsall Council e-Tendering](/buyers/walsall-council-e-tendering/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Autism West Midlands
- Award value: £216,000
- Award date: 20 December 2023
- Published: 10 January 2024
- Contract start: 1 January 2024
- Contract end: 31 December 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f567af4d-dace-4224-9eec-19db096ca738-712781
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34dbdc3-fc40-4279-8ffd-3fbc534624b5

## Description

The Council wishes to procure a support service for adults with autism spectrum disorder to improve outcomes for people with autism through befriending by: o Promoting personalisation and enhancing quality of life for people with care and support needs o Preventing deterioration, delaying dependency, and supporting recovery o Ensuring a positive experience of care and support o Protecting from avoidable harm and caring in a safe environment

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- [WP3371 - A Befriending Service to Support People with Autism - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-fc7648bd-9824-41e7-a0d0-fd879ad6e0d7): Walsall Council e-Tendering
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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f567af4d-dace-4224-9eec-19db096ca738-712781)