Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central)

NHS England
Open procedure
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028

Delivery of a national peer education programme designed to support families and carers of autistic or suspected autistic people. The service focuses on providing accessible information, guidance, and peer-led support networks to improve outcomes for families navigating autism pathways. The scope involves managing a structured educational framework and coordinating peer support activities on a national scale.

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Awarded value: £7m; As published
Published: 22 April 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 22 April 2026; Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 September 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of peer education and support services for families and carers of autistic individuals across all age groups.

Category: Services provided by medical personnel

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
22 April 2026
Contract awardedto Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
22 April 2026
Contract starts
1 October 2026
Contract ends
30 September 2028

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The buyer

Type: NHS and health body
Autism support contracts, 24 months: 3
Open autism support tenders: 0
Typical autism support contract: £6m

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How it compares

35× the typical autism support contract (£203k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/2770253/autism-peer-education-previously-know-as-autism-central
Buyer reference: CF-3507900D0O000000rwimUAA
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-379d686a-ac71-49c9-a321-018838d52b8c
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

NHS England. Autism Peer Education (previously know as Autism Central). Contract award, 22 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2770253/autism-peer-education-previously-know-as-autism-central (accessed 12 October 2026).