---
title: "Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d5f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Autism Peer Education (previously known as Autism Central)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d5f

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## Summary

NHS England is planning a procurement process for the "Autism Peer Education" service, previously known as "Autism Central." The main objective is to support families and carers of autistic individuals across all ages. The procurement is categorised under special education services and is positioned within the services industry category with a focus on the light touch regime. The planned procurement notice was released on 22nd May 2025, with projected service commencement starting from 1st October 2025, lasting until 30th March 2028. This tender, identified under ID C315805, will take place primarily in London and involves a gross budget of £7,200,000 GBP. NHS England, as a central government public authority located at Wellington House, London, is overseeing this initiative.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in special education services, particularly those experienced in autism support and education. Companies that are micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability requirements. With a substantial budget and an anticipated requirement for professional expertise in peer education services, this contract is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their influence within the public sector and contribute to an impactful societal project. Businesses interested in enhancing their portfolio in the healthcare and education sectors would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and development.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024726-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024726-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024726-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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