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Oliver McGowan Training 2025/26

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 14:31

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is procuring the provision of Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism Training™ for the period 2025-2026. This open procedure process is aimed at acquiring training services in support of the Health and Care Act 2022's requirement for CQC registered service providers to ensure their employees receive learning disability and autism training. The contract, valued at £375,200, involves delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 training sessions as well as 'train the trainer' sessions via a lead trainer. The submission deadline for this tender is 9th January 2025, with the contract slated to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The training will be delivered in various locations across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced training providers in the health and social care sector to expand their service offerings. Businesses with a credible background in delivering specialized training, particularly those with trainers registered on the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training approved trainers list, will find this opportunity especially fitting. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain notable recognition within the NHS system, and contribute to the development of a skilled and informed health and social care workforce, thus driving their business growth while ensuring compliance with key health regulations.

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Notice Title

Oliver McGowan Training 2025/26

Notice Description

Provision of Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism Training(tm) - Tier 1, Tier 2 and Lead Trainer

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government have introduced a requirement for CQC registered service providers to ensure their employees receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role. This is to ensure the health and social care workforce have the right skills and knowledge to provide safe, compassionate, and informed care to autistic people and people with a learning disability. This requirement is set out in the Health and Care Act 2022 (became a legal requirement from 1 July 2022).
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training will comply with the code of practice/CQC regulations. A key and unique element of the training is recruiting experts with lived experience to deliver aspects of the training. Following the completion of e-learning staff must complete either of hour-long live webinars or full day face-to-face training, depending on the level of expertise required.
Proposals were sought from experienced, credible, and reputable providers in the field of training delivery to health and social care to support Hertfordshire and west Essex ICB. The service need includes, delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 training sessions, delivering "train the trainer" sessions via a lead trainer and supporting the development of sustainability across the system to ensure continued delivery post funding.

Options: Option to extend if more funding becomes available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c28d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010928-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,833 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Mark Edward
Contact Email
hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1923244366

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALENTINA GROUP

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