--- title: "The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST" published: "2023-08-21" --- # 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-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563.json) ## Summary The Kent and Medway Integrated Care System is seeking a collaborative supplier for a project to increase the number and capability of neurodivergent people in the workforce through the delivery of mandatory training on learning disability and autism. The contract, awarded for a two-year period starting on 8th January 2024, aims to ensure high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The procurement process follows the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, with the contract awarded under the Open Procedure. This tender offers opportunities for organisations skilled in staff training services, personal development training services, equal opportunities consultancy services, and specialist training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in delivering high-quality services with professionalism and cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice In 2022 the Government introduced a new mandatory training requirement for all health and care staff working in regulated services; it is about improving support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The training is often associated with a young man named Oliver McGowan, whose death further highlighted the ongoing need for better training for health and social care staff. The intention is to help staff to understand the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people and how to provide them with safe, compassionate and informed care. The government is committed to ensuring that all people with learning disabilities and autistic people have access to high-quality care. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/learning-disability/current-projects/oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-learning-disability-autism) is an important step in achieving this goal. Further details of the work currently underway are described on our Kent and Medway Integrated Care System website (https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/careers/oliver-mcgowan-training). Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (K&M ICS) is looking to appoint a suitably skilled, experienced and qualified collaborative supplier to lead the development of a project to sustainably increase the number and capability of neurodivergent people in the workforce, starting with the delivery of training as described in the Health and Care Act 2022: Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/31/section/181/enacted). The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 8th January 2024 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of two (2) years until 7th January 2026, with an option to extend for a further periods of six (6) months subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Authority. The Authority is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The Authority will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Authority will be utilising the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract. 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. Additional information: 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec11307d-595c-4863-92a6-eda41080c70c | | 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 | 21 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £716,840 | | 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 - 21 Aug 2023 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec11307d-595c-4863-92a6-eda41080c70c - 9 Aug 2023 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bf04db-a408-4026-a0eb-28d34a2e7dab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec11307d-595c-4863-92a6-eda41080c70c 21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bf04db-a408-4026-a0eb-28d34a2e7dab 9th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/learning-disability/current-projects/oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-learning-disability-autism - https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/careers/oliver-mcgowan-training - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/31/section/181/enacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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