Scope
Description
NHS England is looking to appoint a provider for a Autism Peer Education programme. This is a LTR Open procurement which will begin 1st October 2025 and end 30th September 2028 with 1+1 years optional extensions. NHS England recognises that families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people are a valuable and vital part of providing the support that autistic people need. Families, carers and personal assistants benefit from accessing high quality education and training to enable them to support and maintain the wellbeing of their family member(s). In co-production with peer educators and subject matter experts, the work delivered so far by Autism Central offers locally accessible education and training for families, carers and personal assistants across all English regions. A PIN and RFI were issued in November 2024 to promote collaboration across SMEs and raise awareness of the upcoming tender.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Through Atamis e-tendering portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?locale=uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 September 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 60% |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | 30% |
Cost | 30.00% |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: natalie.rush@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government