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2076 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for NHS BLMK

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board oversaw the procurement of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for NHS BLMK, under the services category. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement using a method below the competition threshold, rendering competition as unnecessary. The contract was awarded to Autism Bedfordshire with a contract period stretching from 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2026. The transition to the award stage occurred on 30 March 2026. The training sessions are set to be delivered in Bedfordshire, at NHS BLMK locations, focusing on education and training services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to expand their portfolio and engage with public sector contracts. Such services gain relevance due to the NHS's emphasis on tailored health-related training programmes. Large-scale training providers, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and diversified training modules, would stand well-prepared to tender for similar contracts, enhancing their footprint in public health services. Businesses looking to collaborate with regional health commissioning bodies could find promising avenues for growth by aligning with initiatives like the Oliver McGowan training project.

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Notice Title

2076 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for NHS BLMK

Notice Description

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,823 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

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