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Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Autism Peer Education" was conducted by NHS England to provide services by medical personnel to families and carers of autistic individuals across England. The process followed an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and accessibility. The award, dated 22nd April 2026, was granted to Anna Freud, marking the completion stage. The contract, valued at £7,035,047 GBP, will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028, with services being delivered at various locations within England, including Leeds.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities in the healthcare and educational sectors, particularly for large organisations experienced in peer education and autism support services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capacity to deliver comprehensive medical personnel services will find this procurement favourable. The open procedure method employed by NHS England encourages competition, providing well-established enterprises the chance to expand their services geographically and add value to their portfolios by addressing a crucial need within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central)

Notice Description

Autism Peer Education service for the families and carers of autistic and suspected autistic people of all ages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379d686a-ac71-49c9-a321-018838d52b8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34739625-6f9c-4137-9b6b-370359a901df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,862,539 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,035,047 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANNA FREUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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