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Autism Parental Training in Cheshire West

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2026 at 10:21

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is overseeing a procurement process for delivering "Autism Parental Training in Cheshire West" under the Health services category. This initiative, focusing on services, offers tailored training sessions for parents and carers of children with Autism, both face-to-face and remotely. Located in Cheshire West, the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2027, has been valued at £76,000 and awarded via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider. The intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime marks an important stage in the tender and includes criteria focused on social value, access improvement, service integration, quality, and innovation. The relevant standstill period for representations by providers is for 8 working days post-publication, ending soon after the contract's formal start date.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with expertise in Autism support and parental training. Providers with a strong background in facilitating educational programmes, health-focused interventions, or remote training methods would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. A focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities showcases potential for expanding service offerings in the health sector and fostering integration, collaboration, and long-term service sustainability. Businesses seeking growth in these areas may benefit from the structured procurement process and established criteria, promoting competitiveness and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Autism Parental Training in Cheshire West

Notice Description

Parent training for parents/carers of children and young people with Autism, delivered across Cheshire West both face to face and remotely, this includes dedicated one to one sessions and materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire West Place intent to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Parental Autism Training. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS76,000.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT

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