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Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Aug 2026 at 13:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting bids for an active procurement process titled "Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service." The contract focuses on providing diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and specialist coaching for medical and dental professionals in training, specifically in London, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. This procurement process utilises the open competition method, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category. The tender stage is currently open, with a tender submission deadline of 21st August 2026. Interested parties should submit their applications through the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the aforementioned date. The total contract value is estimated at £330,000 gross, with the contract period set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in dyslexia assessment and coaching. It offers a substantial contract value and the potential for extension, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with strong technical credentials, a commitment to social value, and competitive commercial offerings could thrive through involvement in this tender, fostering business growth and reinforcing their position in the public sector service provision market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service

Notice Description

For the continued provision of diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and specialist dyslexia coaching for doctors and dentists in training for London & Kent, Surrey & Sussex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months (subject to further funding approvals), reviewed on a yearly basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e031
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075757-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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