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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 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland procured specialist training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale, second edition (ADOS-2), for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland. The requirement is a national health service training programme, intended to support staff who use or need to understand the ADOS-2 in autism assessment and related clinical practice. Delivery is across Scotland. The buying organisation is The Common Services Agency, commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), acting as a central purchasing body. This is a services opportunity for organisations with relevant expertise in ADOS-2 training and the ability to work with multidisciplinary NHS audiences across the country. The applicable CPV classification is 80000000, covering education and training services.

This procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. One bid was received, submitted electronically, and Hogrefe Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 10 September 2026 and is active, with a value of £402,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option for three further 12-month extensions. Bids were evaluated on technical quality and commercial terms: technical criteria carried 70% and commercial criteria 30%. Variants were not permitted, and submissions had to be in English. The tender closed at 13:00 on 2 July 2026, with the award period beginning on that date. The award value is an estimated maximum potential spend if the contract is fully used.

This award indicates established demand from NHS Scotland for structured ADOS-2 training delivered to multidisciplinary clinical staff at national scale. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable subject expertise in the ADOS-2, strong training design and delivery capability, and the ability to provide consistent instruction across Scotland. The 70% technical weighting shows that quality, rather than price alone, was the main differentiator. Providers should therefore be able to evidence experienced trainers, clinically relevant teaching methods, reliable programme management and the capacity to support dispersed NHS teams. The successful supplier was a large organisation, while the procurement received one bid and no bids from SMEs, suggesting that scale and organisational readiness were important features of the competition.

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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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000831991
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555945
    C002191 - Delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland. - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564306
    C002191 - Delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for multidisciplinary NHS staff across Scotland. - 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.

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