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title: "Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d3c"
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# Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d3c

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)" has been successfully awarded by NHS England, a notable body governed by public law, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the services category, particularly focusing on health and special education services. The open procedure procurement, completed as of 20th May 2026, was aimed at providing peer education services for the families and carers of autistic individuals, ensuring widespread service delivery across the UK. The key milestone of the contract included its official signing date on 20th May 2026, following the completion of the tender stage.

The tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in education and health services. SMEs and larger enterprises with capabilities in providing innovative educational programmes for special needs groups are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The original procurement process demonstrated a high level of candidate interest, with four bids submitted, featuring both electronic submissions and those capturing the full spectrum of service solutions within the specified £6,000,000 budget. The provision includes potential for service extensions, offering the selected supplier, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, opportunities for sustained growth and prominence in this sector.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 1+1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046625-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-09-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,862,539 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANNA FREUD; ANNA FREUD NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILITES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046625-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034820-2026
- 6 May 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019133-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034820-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019133-2025
  6th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://annafreud.org/
- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?locale=uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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