Award

Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Tender

06 May 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, situated in London, has completed the procurement process for the Autism Peer Education service, previously known as Autism Central, targeting families and carers of autistic or suspected autistic individuals. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure under a light-touch regime, involves offering education and training services across various regions in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, announced on 16th April 2026, is valued at over £5.8 million and runs from April 2026 to September 2028. While Anna Freud has been selected as the supplier, interested parties should keep an eye on similar opportunities as the finished service focuses on education and training under CPV code 80000000.

The Autism Peer Education service presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for organisations specialising in educational and training services. The procurement process, structured as an open procedure, has prioritised organisations that can offer collaborative educational solutions tailored to the unique needs of families and carers supporting autistic individuals. The project does not currently accommodate voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSE), indicating a preference for larger enterprises with resources to deliver substantial educational programmes. Businesses with expertise in peer education, autism support, and training programmes may find future tenders in this domain highly beneficial for expansion, especially within the English regions targeted by NHS England. With planning already underway for future tenders, potential suppliers should prepare to meet the quality and social value criteria NHS England has established.

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Notice Title

Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,862,539 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-09-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANNA FREUD

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