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Provision of Neurodiversity Support Midlands PSW (LSC)

NHS ENGLAND

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06 May 2026 at 14:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 May 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Neurodiversity Support Midlands PSW" services. The tender was directly awarded to The Learning Support Centre, an SME located in Leicester, UK. The contract, valued at £300,000 exclusive of VAT, runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method was a direct award due to administrative and operational delays, as outlined in the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The contract is categorised under the services sector with a focus on specialist training services, and was officially awarded on 6 May 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth possibilities for companies specialising in neurodiversity support and training services. It involves providing neurodiversity screening, diagnostic assessment, and coaching to help trainees in the Midlands understand their learning profiles and develop effective strategies. Businesses equipped with the expertise to deliver specialist training and support under the UK's Equality Act 2010 requirements would find this opportunity suitable. The contract's location in the Midlands and its focus on significant public health improvements underline its importance, making it particularly appealing for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings in the healthcare or educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Neurodiversity Support Midlands PSW (LSC)

Notice Description

Provision of Neurodiversity Support Midlands PSW The service provides neurodiversity screening, diagnostic assessment where appropriate, and specialist coaching. This helps residents understand their learning profile, develop practical strategies, and enables training programmes to put reasonable adjustments in place in line with the Equality Act 2010. Due to delays arising from administrative and operational circumstances, NHS England awarded this contract to The Learning Support Centre commencing 1 April 2026 -31 March 2027.NHS England will submit the UK07 notice at the earliest opportunity afforded by the e-notification systems.

Procurement Information

As per Para 13, Schedule 5 PA 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LEARNING SUPPORT CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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