Scope
Description
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to commission a provider to deliver Autism Training for Psychiatrists at an Enhanced level.
The estimated value of the Contract is the maximum expenditure that the Contracting Authority has budgeted for payment under the Contract. Including all extensions this is £1,500,000.00 (Exclusive of VAT).
The initial term (18 months) has a maximum contract value of £450,000.00 (Exclusive of VAT) and is available to train up to 150 learners.
The Awarded Contract shall be payable based on the volume of activity with a maximum price per learner of £3,000.00 (Exclusive of VAT)
The intention is to award a contract for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months each.
The deadline for completed ITT submissions is 13th November 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)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-months.
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 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 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)
1 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical and Social Value | Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The estimated value of contracts awarded following this procurement process are based upon modelled student numbers and historic data. Student numbers may fluctuate over the life of the contracts and therefore the individual contract values may increase or decrease over the contracted period. The price per student is fixed for this requirement and an increase or decrease in student numbers will have no impact on the price per student cost.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No preliminary market engagement conducted.
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government