The Derbyshire Autism Information And Advice Service Will Be Available To Residents Of Derbyshire County And Derby City For The First 2 Years, And It Will Provide Two Main Functions, • Autism Information, Advice, And Signposting • Autism Awareness Raising And The Development Of A ‘Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network’ Autism Information, Advice, And Signposting Elements Of The Service Will Include, • Different Contact Methods, Including, A Free Telephone Helpline, An ‘Out Of Office’ Voicemail, An Email Enquiry Service, And A Social Media Presence On Various Websites With Methods Of Contact. • Information Resources Relevant To Autistic People (Aged 16+) And Their Families, Support Networks, And Carers • Maintaining A Data Of Local Provision Across Derbyshire Within The Statutory And Voluntary Sector • A Website Providing A Range Of Information, Advice, And Downloads In Various Forms Of Media (Such As Written And Videos), Covering Topics Such As, O Employment And Training Related Issues O Rights And Reasonable Adjustments O Access To Adult Social Care Support, Including Accessing A Carers Assessment O The Autism Diagnostic Pathway And Pre And Post Diagnostic Support O Support For Parents And Carers O Voluntary Sector Support And Social Groups O National Organisations Such As The National Autistic Society The Autism Awareness Raising And The Development Of A Derbyshire Autism Engagement Network Element Of The Service Will Include, • Engaging With A Variety Of Universal And Targeted Services To Provide Autism Awareness Raising, Including Within Derbyshire County Council And Derby City Council. • Monthly Drop-In Sessions Within Varied Locations, Attending Each Of The Derbyshire County Districts At Least Once Per Year • Monthly Ad-Hoc Autism Information And Awareness Sessions, As Requested By Public Sector Services • Monthly Face-To-Face Parents And Carers Autism Information And Advice Session Held At Varied Locations, Attending Each Of The Derbyshire County Districts At Least Once Per Year • Autism Awareness Raising Sessions For Public Sector Services, To Include A Guide To Communication And Support Approaches For Autistic People In Different Fields Of Work • To Support The ‘Autism Alliance’ Of Autistic Adults And Their Families, Parents/Carers, Professionals, And Other Support Services To Help Shape Future Autism Services. • An Annual Face-To-Face Autism Information And Advice Event During World Autism Acceptance Week The Contract Has A Maximum Annual Contract Value Of £100,311.63 For The Fixed-Term Only (2 Years), Which Will Cover Derbyshire And Derby City, However Any Possible Extensions Used May Exclude Derby City Until Further Funding Is Confirmed And May Therefore Have A Reduced Contract Value.