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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located at Wellington House in London, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Neurodiversity Support Midlands PSW" to The Learning Support Centre, based in Leicester. This service is focused on neurodiversity screening, diagnostic assessments, and specialist coaching, primarily for resident doctors and dentists in the Midlands who require additional support to progress in their training. The procurement process was a direct award due to administrative and operational delays, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically specialist training services, with a contract value of approximately GBP 360,000, and was signed on 15 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and education sectors, particularly those with expertise in neurodiversity support and training. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in specialist training and services designed to accommodate neurodiverse individuals would be well-placed to offer similar services or collaborate on future projects. The direct award process, classified under urgency, suggests an emphasis on swift implementation and service delivery, offering potential growth avenues for businesses adept at handling timely and effective interventions.

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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.

Procurement Information

As per Para 13, Schedule 5 PA 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044996-2026
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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