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15 Jul 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability & Autism Training" conducted by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has reached the award stage. This process involves a framework agreement for providing accredited training across Cheshire and Merseyside to support compliance with the national training programme. The procurement method was limited competition, specifically designed below the threshold with a 'lightTouch' special regime. Key dates include the award notice published on 15th July 2026 and the contract period spanning from 15th July 2026 to 30th May 2027. The awards, active as of 15th May 2026, are focused on the education and training services sector, with delivery in the UKD region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering educational programmes in the social care and healthcare sectors. Companies like First Response Training and Consultancy Services Ltd., Happy Smiles Training CIC, and Autism Together have secured awards, showing that both SMEs and larger organisations can successfully compete. Businesses that have experience in developing training modules, particularly those that cater to disabilities and autism, would find this framework advantageous for expanding their services and tapping into public sector opportunities. Furthermore, options for additional sessions offer potential for further engagements under the agreed framework.

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Notice Title

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability & Autism Training

Notice Description

Provision of a multi-supplier framework call-off agreement for the delivery of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism Training (OMMT) across Cheshire and Merseyside. The framework will enable the Integrated Care Board to commission additional accredited training sessions to support delivery of the national Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme and increase workforce compliance across eligible organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AUTISM TOGETHER

FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

HAPPY SMILES TRAINING

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