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C002191 - Delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland.

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 15:50

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland, on behalf of NHS services, procured training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, second edition (ADOS-2), for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland. The requirement is a specialist education and training service covering delivery of ADOS-2 training rather than the supply of general training. Work is intended for NHS staff across Scotland, with the procurement managed by PSD Scotland in Edinburgh. The service sits within education and training services and is relevant to providers with expertise in autism diagnostic assessment, ADOS-2 methodology and professional training for multidisciplinary clinical teams. The requirement concerns the delivery of the training programme to NHS personnel and its application in a Scottish healthcare setting.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender reached completion, with Hogrefe Ltd selected as supplier and one bid received. The contract was signed on 10 September 2026 and is active. Its estimated value is £402,000, described as the maximum potential spend if fully used rather than guaranteed expenditure. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend by three further 12-month periods. Evaluation placed 70% weight on technical quality and 30% on commercial cost. Bids were submitted electronically in English, with a submission deadline of 2 July 2026 at 1pm. Variants were not permitted. The procurement records one cancelled lot alongside the active award and contract.

This award indicates established NHS demand in Scotland for specialist ADOS-2 training delivered to multidisciplinary clinical staff. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in ADOS-2 and autism diagnostic assessment, together with the ability to design and deliver training for healthcare professionals from different disciplines. Experience of working with NHS or comparable public-sector clinical teams would help, particularly where training must be consistent across a geographically dispersed national service. Suppliers should be able to provide technically robust course content, qualified trainers and reliable delivery arrangements at substantial public-sector scale. The evaluation outcome also shows that technical quality carried considerably more weight than cost, so evidence of training quality, clinical relevance, trainer competence and delivery assurance would be central to competing for this requirement when it next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002191 - Delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland.

Notice Description

PSD Scotland is now inviting the submission of proposals to undertake delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSD Scotland is now inviting the submission of proposals to undertake delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland. Additional information: The value shown for this contract award is an estimate only and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed expenditure. It represents the maximum potential spend if the contract is fully utilised over its full term.

Renewal: Contract will begin September 2026 and expire 31st March 2028 with the option to extend by three further 12-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086049-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOGREFE LIMITED

Further Information

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