--- title: "Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB" published: "2025-06-06" --- # Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2.json) ## Summary In June 2025, NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) initiated a procurement process under the title "Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service" in Northamptonshire. This tender, classified under the Health Services category, aims to commission services to support neurodiversity inclusion in schools across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is in its planning stage, with milestones set for engagement until 20th June 2025. Interested parties are advised to submit their expressions of interest via the specified e-tendering portal by noon on the aforementioned date. The available funding for this project totals £209,000, including pre-allocated funds to local community partnerships. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for service providers with expertise in health and education sectors, especially those familiar with neurodiversity support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering them the chance to expand their service delivery capabilities in collaboration with established community organisations. Success in this tender could facilitate further partnerships and stakeholder engagement, fostering sustainable service development beyond the initial funding period. Providers willing to work with NHS Northamptonshire ICB and other local entities will be well-positioned to meet the tender requirements and contribute meaningfully to the educational landscape in the region. ## Notice NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking a lead provider to deliver a Partnership Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service in Northamptonshire. Funding will be used to commission interventions, training venues and expenses where required to provide 37.5 hours of interventions per participating school. Up to 70 schools in the county will be engaged as part of the funding. The lead provider will manage all aspects of the project with support from a partnership project steering group and be required to make use of existing partner resources wherever possible for the management and facilitation of the project. The majority of the commissioned services will be provided as soon as they can mobilise until March 2026. Further details on the service are available in the attached documents. There is an expectation to develop a sustainability plan to ensure programme benefits beyond this period of ICB funding. Interested providers are asked to complete the attached expression of interest form (EoI) and return via the Atamis e-tendering portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) by 12pm noon on Friday 20th June 2025. The highest scoring provider who meets the requirements of the EoI will be taken forward to a grant agreement at the Commissioners discretion. The total funding available for this grant is PS169,000 with a further PS40,000 pre-allocated to West Northamptonshire Voices in Partnership (WNVP) and North Northamptonshire Parent Carer Voices (NPCV). The provider must be willing to work in partnership with other organisations and stakeholders where required as part of any service delivery. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c52afa-805d-441d-81ca-4b08643ea46f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £209,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN15 6EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Wicksteed | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2025 at 15:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c52afa-805d-441d-81ca-4b08643ea46f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c52afa-805d-441d-81ca-4b08643ea46f 6th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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