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Neurodivergent & Learning Disability Employment Support Services

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Neurodivergent and Learning Disability Employment Support Services subcontract involves providing personalized, strengths-based employment readiness coaching for adults with autism and learning disabilities working on Portsmouth City Council projects. The service provider is responsible for conducting assessments, co-producing progression plans, and delivering tailored individual and group coaching focused on self-advocacy, workplace behaviors, and communication. To be successful, the provider must possess specialist expertise in neurodivergence and lived experience. Key deliverables include the completion of progression plans and documented evidence of skill development. The response deadline for this opportunity is December 3, 2026.

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Agency

Portsmouth City Council

NAICS

624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Place of Performance

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NONE

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Employment Readiness and Progression Support Service - Portsmouth 2026

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PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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12/03/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyPortsmouth City Council

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Performs personalized, strengths-based employment readiness coaching for prime contractors on Portsmouth City Council projects for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Conducts assessments, co-produces progression plans, and delivers tailored individual and group coaching on communication, workplace behaviors, and self-advocacy. Requires specialist expertise in neurodivergence and lived experience. Delivers completed progression plans and skill development evidence.

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