Tender

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Aug 2023 at 15:41

Tender

09 Aug 2023 at 18:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Integrated Care System is seeking a collaborative supplier for a project to increase the number and capability of neurodivergent people in the workforce through the delivery of mandatory training on learning disability and autism. The contract, awarded for a two-year period starting on 8th January 2024, aims to ensure high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The procurement process follows the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, with the contract awarded under the Open Procedure.

This tender offers opportunities for organisations skilled in staff training services, personal development training services, equal opportunities consultancy services, and specialist training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in delivering high-quality services with professionalism and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders

Notice Description

In 2022 the Government introduced a new mandatory training requirement for all health and care staff working in regulated services; it is about improving support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The training is often associated with a young man named Oliver McGowan, whose death further highlighted the ongoing need for better training for health and social care staff. The intention is to help staff to understand the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people and how to provide them with safe, compassionate and informed care. The government is committed to ensuring that all people with learning disabilities and autistic people have access to high-quality care. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/learning-disability/current-projects/oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-learning-disability-autism) is an important step in achieving this goal. Further details of the work currently underway are described on our Kent and Medway Integrated Care System website (https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/careers/oliver-mcgowan-training). Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (K&M ICS) is looking to appoint a suitably skilled, experienced and qualified collaborative supplier to lead the development of a project to sustainably increase the number and capability of neurodivergent people in the workforce, starting with the delivery of training as described in the Health and Care Act 2022: Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/31/section/181/enacted). The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 8th January 2024 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of two (2) years until 7th January 2026, with an option to extend for a further periods of six (6) months subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Authority. The Authority is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The Authority will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Authority will be utilising the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract. The Authority is seeking to contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. Additional information: 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec11307d-595c-4863-92a6-eda41080c70c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£716,840 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jul 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

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