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C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland is conducting a tender process for the delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale – 2nd edition (ADOS-2) tailored for NHS staff across Scottish services. This open procurement procedure, classified under the Education and Training Services industry category, invites bids for a contract starting on 16 February 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027, with possible extensions. The procurement is managed electronically, with submissions required by 12 January 2026. The main office is located in Edinburgh, UK, and the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, abiding by the legal base of the CELEX scheme.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in educational and training services within the healthcare sector. The focus on delivering high-quality training to clinical reliability levels in ADOS-2 necessitates businesses that are experienced in healthcare training, ensuring participants are suitably qualified. Due to the emphasis on technical and commercial award criteria, companies offering innovative and cost-effective training solutions stand to be highly competitive. This procurement provides a platform for businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within the Scottish healthcare system.

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Notice Title

C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan.

Notice Description

NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report

Renewal: Contract will start February 2026 and expire 31st March 2027 with the option to extend by three further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077348-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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