Scope
Description
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to commission a partner to deliver a Neurodevelopmental Credential and to administer the programme.
The intention is to award contracts for a period of 18 months, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12-month period.
The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £1,250,000.00 ex VAT for 3 years.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th November 2025 at 12:00pm (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.
The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 5 July 2027
- Possible extension to 5 July 2029
- 3 years, 6 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12-month period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See PSQ
Technical ability conditions of participation
See PSQ
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 5 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical 60% |
Quality |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality |
| Commercial | Commercial 30% |
Cost |
Weighting description
Technical 60%
Social Value 10%
Commercial 30%
Other information
Payment terms
See ITT Documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND)
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government