--- title: "Autism Training in Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-01-25" --- # Autism Training in Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Health Education England, seeks to provide autism training in adult mental health inpatient settings across the UK. This initiative, titled "Autism Training in Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings," falls under the services category with a primary focus on educational and training services. The contract is currently active, having been awarded to the South London and Maudsley NHSFT, and pertains to several regions within the UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, reflecting a competitive and transparent tendering process. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 18 November 2021, with an overall aim to develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme for staff in these settings. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering health-related training solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the autism sector and have a proven track record of producing effective training materials will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms with a collaborative approach, engaging directly with autistic individuals and their families, would add substantial value to the programme and may attract further partnerships within the NHS framework. ## Notice Develop and deliver a pilot train-the-trainer programme for experts by experience and specialist staff working in adult mental health inpatient settings. https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBhL/1HH7S5TS1fMi2MrQLyMi9FD2Gd1QGaljkjRnE6B_JrM ### Lot Information South East England https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020554-2021 South West England Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. London Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. Midlands Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. East of England Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. North West England Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. North East England Summary: Specialist autism train the trainer training for Adult Mental Health Inpatient Settings is being commissioned to pilot and establish feasibility, capability and capacity within organisations to deliver sustainable training. This bespoke training will be coproduced and delivered with autistic people and their families and carers. HEE working closely with stakeholders on a national and regional level plan to commission through a single tender with 7 Lots, one or more providers in each of the 7 NHS regions in England (North East and Yorkshire, North West, Midlands, East of England, South West, South East and London), with experience and evidence of relevant success in developing learning resources and delivering sustainable training. The training will be based on the Core Capability Framework to Support Autistic People, delivered via a 'train the trainer' model and enable teams to deliver services to a Tier 3 level. In addition HEE are seeking to engage a provider to undertake an evaluation of the entire training programme (across all regions). The evaluation will provide an independent view of the effectiveness and impact of the regional training pilots and make recommendations for sustainability of delivery going forward. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ANNA FREUD NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHSFT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2022 - 25 Jan 2022 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002107-2022 - 21 Aug 2021 at 20:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020554-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBhL/1HH7S5TS1fMi2MrQLyMi9FD2Gd1QGaljkjRnE6B_JrM - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 - https://www.annafreud.org/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020554-2021 - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.hee.nhs.uk - https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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