Award

Neurodevelopmental Credential

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 08:46

Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is overseeing the procurement process for a Neurodevelopmental Credential, with the Royal College of Psychiatrists as the intended supplier. Located in London, these public authority organisations are working within the central government sector. The process has been re-evaluated, with a new standstill period scheduled to end by midnight on 3rd March 2026, and the contract not commencing before 4th March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under the 'light touch' regime, and the award was first updated on 20th February 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, following the tender process where bids were accepted until the 6th November 2025 deadline. The contract, valued up to £1,250,000 over three years, is set to start on 10th March 2026, with a maximum contract period until 2029.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses within the education and training services industry. Given the focus on delivering and administrating a credential programme, companies with expertise in neurodevelopmental education, training, or consultancy stand a good chance to benefit. SMEs and organisations supportive of social value initiatives could particularly excel due to the weighted evaluation criteria including technical (60%), social value (10%), and commercial (30%). The process is open, encouraging competitive tendering and providing an opportunity for businesses to showcase their technical prowess and innovative solutions to a prestigious body like NHS England. Organisations willing to subcontract through partnerships with established entities like the Royal College of Psychiatrists could further leverage this opportunity to bolster their credibility and industry standing.

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Notice Title

Neurodevelopmental Credential

Notice Description

Please note this project has been re-evaluated and this is a restart of the standstill period. This period will end at midnight on 03rd March 2026. The Authority will not enter the contract before 04th March 2026. NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is commissioning a partner to deliver a Neurodevelopmental Credential and to administer the programme. Contracts for a period of 18 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12-month period. The maximum financial envelope is PS1,250,000.00 ex VAT for 3 years.

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 5pm 25th July 2025 NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2025-12-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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