Tender

Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

06 May 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, the buying organisation, is seeking to appoint a provider for the Autism Peer Education programme, previously known as Autism Central. This procurement process falls under the "Open" procedure using the light touch regime (LTR) and pertains to the education and training services sector. The services will cover all English regions with the programme scheduled to begin on 1st October 2025 and end on 30th September 2028, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The tender is currently at the "tender" stage, and interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 12:00 on 13th June 2025 via the Atamis e-tendering portal. The initial enquiry period closes on 29th May 2025, and the award is anticipated by 11th August 2025. The overall contract value is estimated at £7.2 million.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality peer education programmes can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and contribute to valuable social outcomes. The emphasis on co-producing the programme with peer educators and subject matter experts ensures that the quality of education and training is suitable for enhancing the support delivered by families, carers, and personal assistants of autistic individuals. Businesses aiming to provide cost-effective solutions with a strong social value component, which comprises 10% of the evaluation criteria, will find this tender particularly fitting.

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Notice Title

Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

Notice Description

NHS England is looking to appoint a provider for a Autism Peer Education programme. This is a LTR Open procurement which will begin 1st October 2025 and end 30th September 2028 with 1+1 years optional extensions. NHS England recognises that families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people are a valuable and vital part of providing the support that autistic people need. Families, carers and personal assistants benefit from accessing high quality education and training to enable them to support and maintain the wellbeing of their family member(s). In co-production with peer educators and subject matter experts, the work delivered so far by Autism Central offers locally accessible education and training for families, carers and personal assistants across all English regions. A PIN and RFI were issued in November 2024 to promote collaboration across SMEs and raise awareness of the upcoming tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019133-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.rush@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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