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title: "Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central)"
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published: "2026-04-22"
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# Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-379d686a-ac71-49c9-a321-018838d52b8c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Autism Peer Education" was conducted by NHS England to provide services by medical personnel to families and carers of autistic individuals across England. The process followed an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and accessibility. The award, dated 22nd April 2026, was granted to Anna Freud, marking the completion stage. The contract, valued at £7,035,047 GBP, will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028, with services being delivered at various locations within England, including Leeds.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities in the healthcare and educational sectors, particularly for large organisations experienced in peer education and autism support services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capacity to deliver comprehensive medical personnel services will find this procurement favourable. The open procedure method employed by NHS England encourages competition, providing well-established enterprises the chance to expand their services geographically and add value to their portfolios by addressing a crucial need within the community.

## Notice

Autism Peer Education service for the families and carers of autistic and suspected autistic people of all ages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34739625-6f9c-4137-9b6b-370359a901df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,862,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,035,047 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANNA FREUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34739625-6f9c-4137-9b6b-370359a901df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34739625-6f9c-4137-9b6b-370359a901df
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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