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title: "Learning Disability and Autism Programme"
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# Learning Disability and Autism Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4032d42e-26f3-4135-893d-66a1121b7629

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Learning Disability and Autism Programme," facilitated by NHS England, has successfully advanced to the award stage. This contract focuses on health and social work services, with activities centred in England, specifically linked to the London Region's strategic involvement with the regional NHS and adult social care bodies. The direct procurement method employed here is a single tender action below the financial threshold, with a contract awarded to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. The contract began on 1st April 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, setting the value at £18,000 GBP. The tender period ended on 31st March 2024, confirming NHS England as the buying organisation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, capable of delivering specialised services within the health and social work sectors. Such businesses can leverage this contract to build strategic partnerships and enhance their reputation within the public sector, thereby fostering further business growth. The nature of the procurement, focused on the collaborative integration of health and social care services, suggests that competitors with expertise in programme management across these sectors are particularly well-positioned to succeed.

## Notice

This is London Regions contribution that facilitates, supports, manages strategic work with London Associate Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS) and NHS England London Region Team for the Learning Disability and Autism Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040be61f-3e2f-48ca-b3d7-a2bfc6c2b9f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040be61f-3e2f-48ca-b3d7-a2bfc6c2b9f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040be61f-3e2f-48ca-b3d7-a2bfc6c2b9f4
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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