--- title: "C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2026-02-26" --- # C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan. Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the delivery of training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS-2) is conducted by NHS Education for Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This contract targets the health sector, with services delivered across the UK region. The tender is currently in the Award stage, following the initial tender phase which concluded with submissions due by 12th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with potential extensions for up to three additional years. NHS Education for Scotland seeks high-quality, sustainable training and coaching services, including two-day and four-to-five-day courses, alongside coaching sessions and impact evaluation reports, using an open procurement method. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering specialised training in the health sector, particularly those skilled in autism diagnostics. Suitable candidates would offer robust technical expertise, as the bid evaluation uses a weighted criteria that prioritizes quality (70%) over cost (30%). Companies with experience in educational training for healthcare professionals or in autism diagnostic tools are particularly well-suited to compete, especially considering the prospect of extended service delivery beyond the initial contract period. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business credibility and open pathways for future collaborations within the public sector healthcare training framework. ## Notice NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report ### Lot Information Lot 1 NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report Renewal: Contract will start February 2026 and expire 31st March 2027 with the option to extend by three further 12 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550527 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550527 - 26 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544342 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544342 C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan. - NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550527 C002143 - Delivery of training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale - 2nd edition (ADOS-2) for NHS staff from a range of disciplines working in Scottish services across the lifespan. - NES seeks to appoint a Provider to deliver high quality and good value sustainable training and coaching in ADOS-2, to clinical reliability level. Specifically; i. 2 Day ADOS-2 Course ii. 4-5 Day ADOS-2 Course iii. Coaching Sessions iv. Evaluation of Impact Report ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816696 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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