Professional Support & Wellbeing Assessments & Coaching via Genius Within

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:41

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating out of London, has engaged in a procurement process titled "Professional Support & Wellbeing Assessments & Coaching via Genius Within." The procurement falls under the services category and is geared towards providing specialist cognitive assessments and coaching for postgraduate doctors in training in the North West, with a particular emphasis on conditions related to neurodiversity and dyslexia. This direct award procurement method is aimed at continuing the existing contract with Genius Within CIC, ensuring business continuity for the next 12 months while NHS England prepares for a broader tender process. The procurement is in the award stage as of 11 June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 30 June 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2027. A standstill period is due to take place from 11 to 23 June 2026, with contract signature planned for 29 June 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for service firms specialising in cognitive assessments and coaching, especially those capable of addressing neurodiversity and related conditions. Businesses with a track record in providing personnel services or those aiming to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector will find this tender especially lucrative. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are directly eligible, as the opportunity is suitable for such entities, ensuring a diverse range of competitors. The contract, valued at £145,000, exemplifies a continued collaboration with an existing supplier, providing a straightforward growth path for firms that align their expertise with NHS England's strategic requirements in workforce support and development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Support & Wellbeing Assessments & Coaching via Genius Within

Notice Description

To commission Genius Within to provide specialist cognitive assessments and coaching for possible conditions, including but not limited to, neurodiversity and dyslexia for Post Graduate Doctors in Training in the North West. We currently use Genius Within as our provider and would like to continue for the next 12 months to allow time to go out to tender, without disrupting business continuity. A standstill will be observed between the dates of 11/06/2026 and 23/06/2026

Procurement Information

Continuation of service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055227-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GENIUS WITHIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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