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EEAST - 26-T20 - Neurodiversity Awareness Training

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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29 Oct 2026 at 19:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is procuring neurodiversity awareness training and related learning resources to support an inclusive, neuro-affirmative workplace. The supplier will co-design, develop and deliver training for managers and specialist Trust functions, a managers’ toolkit, e-learning, neurodiversity champions training and train-the-trainer provision. The programme is intended to improve understanding of neurodiversity, help managers support neurodivergent colleagues, encourage inclusive leadership and workplace practices, and support employee wellbeing and retention. It is also intended to help the Trust meet its equality obligations and put reasonable adjustments into practice. The training and resources will serve the Trust and participating ambulance services across the United Kingdom. The procurement is for education and training services.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure to establish a light-touch framework agreement. The enquiry deadline was 11 November 2026 at 17:00, and the submission deadline was 23 November 2026 at 12:00. The award decision was due by 18 December 2026 at 23:59:59. The framework contract period runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. Its estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT and £1,200,000 including VAT. There is one lot, with a single framework participant; call-offs are to be made without reopening competition. East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and four other ambulance trusts are listed as eligible buyers. Evaluation covers technical documents and commercial documents, with quality and price criteria; economic and technical selection criteria also apply.

This opportunity is suited to a training provider able to work collaboratively with the Trust to design and deliver a varied programme, rather than supply a single course. Relevant capability includes developing manager-focused learning and practical toolkits, training for specialist functions, accessible e-learning, champion development and train-the-trainer delivery. The programme needs to reflect current legislation, NHS workforce requirements and good practice, and to support neuro-inclusive communication, leadership and workplace practices. Suppliers should be equipped to help organisations understand neurodiversity, support neurodivergent staff and implement reasonable adjustments. The buyer describes the required provider as suitably qualified and experienced. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants, making this relevant to specialist providers as well as larger training organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - 26-T20 - Neurodiversity Awareness Training

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to co-design, develop and deliver a suite of Neurodiversity Awareness Training solutions, including: Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Managers Managers Toolkit Neurodiversity Awareness Training for Specialist Contracting Authority Functions Neurodiversity Awareness e-Learning Neurodiversity Champions Training Train the Trainer The training programme shall be informed by best practice, current legislation, NHS workforce requirements and the Contracting Authority's commitment to creating an inclusive and neuro-affirmative working environment. The objective of this procurement is: * Improve awareness and understanding of neurodiversity across the Authority. * Equip managers and leaders with the knowledge and skills required to effectively support neurodivergent colleagues. * Promote neuro-inclusive leadership, communication and workplace practices. * Improve employee wellbeing, engagement and retention. * Support compliance with Equality Act 2010 obligations and the effective implementation of reasonable adjustments. * Reduce workplace barriers and improve organisational culture. * Provide accessible learning resources that support continuous development and awareness. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. It is anticipated the go-live date will be 1st January 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079422
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102921-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
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
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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