National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training) 2025/26

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ceeaProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.5m

Awarded 04 Dec 2025

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

05 Dec 2025

Description

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is commissioning a partner to deliver National Autism Training for Psychiatrists (Enhanced training). The intention is to award a contract for an initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 period(s) of up to 12 months each. The maximum financial envelope is £1,500,000.00 ex VAT.

Scope

Reference
C386560
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2027
Possible extension to 30 Jun 2029

Initial period of 18 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-months.

CPV classifications
80000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical and Social Valuequality70.00%
Commercialprice30.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.5m

Award date

04 Dec 2025

Contract start

22 Dec 2025

Contract end

22 Jun 2026