--- title: "GEN_22_52 Specialist Advice for Neurodiversity Services and Access Technology Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2026-05-07" --- # GEN_22_52 Specialist Advice for Neurodiversity Services and Access Technology Consultancy Services Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6bf94b5-04c8-4ac1-a580-dd47b4d16d7f.json) ## Summary The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, England, is advancing its procurement process for specialist advice on neurodiversity services and access technology consultancy services. The contract initially commenced on 1st October 2022 and is scheduled to continue until 30th September 2027, following a recent extension. Awarded to Microlink PC (UK) Limited, this contract pertains to the health and social work services industry, spanning services that include specialist advice for neurodiversity and access technology support. The total contract value is £528,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, above the threshold, indicating a fair competitive process suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and companies specialising in health and social work services. Businesses with expertise in digital accessibility solutions and neurodiversity consultations would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. By participating in contracts like this, businesses can expand their portfolios in the UK public sector, enhance their service offerings, and establish valuable relationships with government entities like the NAO. The inclusion of performance coach training and reasonable adjustments consulting also opens doors for firms with innovative solutions in these areas. ## Notice The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Microlink PC (UK) Limited who will be providing specialist health services and other related services to the NAO. The services required under this contract will cover but not limited to Specialist advice for neurodiversity and other specialist health conditions, including an option for performance coach training and Access Technology Consultancy Support to ensure recommended reasonable adjustments for a range of disabilities and conditions are fully compatible with our digital and other systems to enable full functionality. The contract commenced on Saturday 1st October 2022 for an initial period of 3 years until Tuesday 30th September 2025 including 2, 12-month extensions until Thursday 30th September 2027. As of May 2026, the contract has been extended by 12 months from Thursday 1st October 2026 to Thursday 30th September 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £528,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £528,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MICROLINK PC (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 - 18 Sep 2025 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 - 22 Apr 2025 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c2ef0a-7439-4c20-b091-2ccfb98e2b67 7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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