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Autism Parental Training in Cheshire West

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board's intention to award a contract for autism parental training services in Cheshire West. The project falls within the health services sector under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) framework, as specified by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The training will be provided both in person and remotely across Cheshire West, featuring individual sessions and tailored materials. The procurement method employed is limited, with a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is intended for Autism Practical Support, a large supplier, with the financial approval dated 12th January 2026 for an annual value of £76,000, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The standstill period for providers' representations ends 8 working days after the notice publication.

The procurement represents substantial business growth opportunities for those specialising in health service delivery, particularly organisations experienced in autism support services. With plans to provide comprehensive training across Cheshire West, businesses offering innovative and quality-driven service integration can greatly benefit. This opportunity suits companies that excel in reducing health inequalities and enhancing accessibility for families, as well as those with a strong track record in collaboration and service sustainability. The awarded contract underscores the importance of social value, quality, and service improvement, making it an excellent proposition for businesses committed to enhancing health outcomes through practical support and training services.

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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/021916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 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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