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Training, management and pastoral support for Experts by Experience with Learning Disability and Autism

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Dec 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for the provision of training, management, and pastoral support for Experts by Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The contract aims to enhance training for health and care staff in this domain. The buying organisation is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with the procurement classified under the services category, specifically training services. The procurement process was direct and operated under a 'light touch' regime, below the threshold and without competition. The contracting authority awarded the contract to Disability Together on 11 December 2025, after the contract was signed on 28 October 2025, covering a performance period from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and social support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Organisations similar to Disability Together, with a large operational scale and experience in delivering impactful training and pastoral care services, could find lucrative potential in engaging with such NHS-led initiatives. Companies providing innovative and tailored training solutions can leverage this sector's growth, enhancing their profiles within public health procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Training, management and pastoral support for Experts by Experience with Learning Disability and Autism

Notice Description

NHS Devon has procured a contract for the provision of training, management and pastoral support of Experts by Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism to deliver training for health and care staff regarding people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082232-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Tracey Kerslake
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABILITY TOGETHER

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