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ICT198 Autism Education Trust

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on the "ICT198 Autism Education Trust" contract, aimed at delivering and promoting autism education training programmes across Early Years, School, and Post 16. Categorised under "Training services," it spans the UKD region and involves a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. With key dates including a scheduled contract signing by 30th October 2025 and the contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2028, this process has reached the award stage. Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority sub-central government unit, has engaged the National Autistic Society as the supplier, with a contract value grossing at £5470.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the educational and training services sector, particularly for entities experienced in autism education. Organisations with the capability to develop and implement specialised training programmes would find this contract beneficial. The selection of the National Autistic Society, a large-scale operation, suggests an emphasis on established expertise in educational services for individuals with autism, aligning with broader social goals. Smaller businesses with a mastery of niche programme delivery may also explore subcontracting opportunities or future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Title

ICT198 Autism Education Trust

Notice Description

An Agreement and Licence for the delivery and promotion of the Autism Education Trust Early Years, School, and Post 16 Training Programmes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058135-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,559 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY(THE

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