Tender

Neurodiversity and Support Services

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 15:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Neurodiversity and Support Services," aiming to provide learning support services specialized for neurodiverse staff within the London Fire Brigade. This procurement, focused on services, is an open competition with a total contract value of £149,999. Key activities include psychological assessments, co-coaching, individual or group tutoring, and other learning supports. Potential suppliers should be aware that the tender submission deadline is on 15th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 30th June 2026. The contract duration is set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, making this a strategic opportunity for service providers in the health and education sectors, located in or servicing the London area.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare and educational support services, particularly those experienced in neurodiversity. Companies with a strong background in providing psychological and educational support services to public authority staff will find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint in the public sector market. With an emphasis on technical and commercial execution (weighted 70% and 30%, respectively), both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method provides a transparent and accessible process for interested businesses, ensuring a broad range of competition and innovation in meeting the tender objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neurodiversity and Support Services

Notice Description

To provide learning support services to all LFB employees, including line managers of neurodiverse staff. The requirement is for the provision of full psychological assessments, co-coaching, one to one or group tutoring and learning support for neurodiversity, for all London Fire Brigade staff.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement with potential suppliers to answer questions posed in Appendix A of document attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055891-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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