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title: "The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders"
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# The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a45db575-4ccf-45e4-811d-c022ffe7262a

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is conducting a tender titled "The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders" under the services category. The procurement, which falls under the open procedure above the threshold, aims to develop systems infrastructure and capacity for mandatory training on learning disability and autism, along with supporting lived experience leadership. The contract value is £1,120,000 with a maximum budget of £716,840.60 for part A and B services. The contract period is set to start on 5th August 2024 for an initial term of two years, extendable up to a total of three years at the Authority's discretion. The tender deadline is 12th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to compete for a significant service contract in the training industry. Businesses with expertise in training services, staff training, personal development training, equal opportunities consultancy, or specialist training would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The Authority is seeking a supplier that can deliver service improvements, value for money, and high professional standards throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

NHS Kent and Medway (the "Authority"), on behalf of the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System ("K&M ICS"), is seeking to appoint a suitably skilled, experienced, qualified and collaborative Supplier to lead a project to: Part A: Develop the systems infrastructure and capacity to sustainably deliver The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism(tm); and Part B: Grow and support our current and future generations of lived experience leadership. Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust ("KMPT") is acting on behalf of the Authority and the K&M ICS to procure this contract following an Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and KMPT's Standing Financial Instructions. The Authority will be awarding one contract for the provision of all services detailed within the specification document published at the time of tender. The successful Supplier will be required to enter into a contract with NHS Kent and Medway. Both Part A and Part B services will be required to run concurrently for an initial period (with a further option to extend at the absolute discretion of the Authority) as stated below: Part A services: 24 months, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months; and Part B services: 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. There is a maximum budget of PS716,840.60 to deliver the initial terms of the part A and B services. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 5th August 2024 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a maximum of one (1) year, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Authority. The maximum duration of this Contract shall be no longer than three (3) years in total. 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. The Supplier will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the contract. Additional information: The tender process, including the submission of completed tenders, must be submitted through the Health Family Single eCommercial System. 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 The Information for Bidders document contains the mandatory selection criteria which must be met by the potential candidates. The Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the requirements during the tender phase ; and in no circumstances will be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Further information about the contract opportunity can be found in the tender document set which will be made available via the portal to bidders registering their interest in this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b19acf-a39c-40b7-8301-9f84a5ba8944 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | AYLESFORD |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME20 6WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Larkfield |
| Westminster constituency | Chatham and Aylesford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b19acf-a39c-40b7-8301-9f84a5ba8944

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b19acf-a39c-40b7-8301-9f84a5ba8944
  31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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