Tender

Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

NHS ENGLAND

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TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 13:58

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting an active tender process titled "Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training" within the education and training services industry category. This procurement relates to accreditation services for a mandatory training programme focusing on learning disability and autism, aligned with statutory obligations under the Health and Care Act 2022. The open procedure allows interested bidders until 16 January 2026 to submit tenders via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 29 December 2025 and anticipated contract award by 11 February 2026. The contracting authority is located in London, UK, and interested parties should note that the training is expected to significantly reduce health inequalities and improve patient experiences in the healthcare sector.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the UK. Companies specialising in accreditation services and training delivery are well-suited for this contract, which offers a gross value of up to £960,000. The accreditation programme sets technical, social value, and price-based award criteria, making it appealing for organisations committed to quality and social impact. By participating, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their market presence, and contribute to important public health priorities, supporting the co-production and co-delivery of training with individuals who have lived experience of learning disabilities and autism. This contract includes the potential for significant system benefits and an optional extension to February 2031, further increasing the scope for growth and long-term collaboration with NHS England.

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Notice Title

Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Notice Description

NHS England seeks to commission accreditation services for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the standardised and preferred training for health and social care staff. It has been specifically developed for this purpose and is co-produced and co-delivered by approved trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism, who are fairly compensated for their contributions. The accreditation scheme will provide quality assurance for the delivery of this training. The Oliver McGowan mandatory training is the Government's preferred training to support autism and learning disabilities within healthcare, resulting from lessons learnt from a series of systemic failing. The training is unique focusing on co-production and co-delivery with people with lived experience of learning disability and autism, reducing health inequalities, and improving patient experiences. The accreditation scheme will also ensure quality assurance around the training delivery. This procurement aims to establish an accreditation scheme in response to statutory obligations under the Health and Care Act 2022. It represents a key priority aligned with legislative requirements introduced by the Act and the newly published Oliver McGowan Code of Practice. The maximum contractual value funded by NHS England is PS560,000 for the initial term and PS240,000 contingency for the optional extended term, subject to need, budget availability and an agreed statement of work. Potential wider system benefits range from PS0 to PS4,800,000 for the initial term and between PS0 and PS2,960,000 for the optional extension. Bidders should note that there is no minimum commitment guaranteed through the contract. NHS England does not expect to allocate the maximum budget. Further details and tender documents can be downloaded from the following link: https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000oMBLZIA4&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.comhttps://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an optional extension to 28/02/2031 subject to need, available budget and an agreed statement of work. 2 year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d294
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083879-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Mark Gilbert
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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