Award

National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training) 2025/26

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 09:26

AwardUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 13:53

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the "National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training)" project for the year 2025/26. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and the main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on education and training. The contract was awarded to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, headquartered in London, with a gross contract value of £1,800,000. The project is primarily based in London and had its contract period starting on 31st March 2026, with an expected completion date of 30th September 2027, extendable up to 30th September 2029. The open tendering process ensured transparency in procurement, with the tender stage ending on 13th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the education and training services sector. Companies specialising in professional development and training, especially those experienced in the healthcare sector, can leverage similar future opportunities to expand their business. Large-scale organisations like the Royal College of Psychiatrists, which can manage a large cohort and deliver specialised training, were favourably positioned for this contract. The open procedure means that the market stays competitive, offering potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large organisations to engage in upcoming tenders, particularly those that meet the tender criteria and can offer cost-effective yet high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training) 2025/26

Notice Description

Delivery of National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training). Contract for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 period(s) of up to 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ceea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030172-2026
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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