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title: "Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training"
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# Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426f6

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## Summary

The NHS England Workforce Training and Education Directorate is seeking an organisation to accredit the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. The tender title is "Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training" under the services category. The total contract value is £560,000, with a tender deadline of 31st December 2023 and bid validity until 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender will be awarded on 30th March 2024 at 13:00 UTC at NHS England in Leeds, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations in the education and training services sector to engage with NHS England in accrediting the delivery of vital training. Businesses capable of co-producing standards, developing accreditation schemes, and ensuring high-quality training provision are well-suited to compete. Being involved in this 3-year agreement not only supports workforce development but also demonstrates commitment to delivering essential services following national guidelines and providing value for taxpayers.

## Notice

The NHS England Workforce Training and Education Directorate is seeking to appoint an organisation to accredit or certify the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS England Workforce Training and Education Directorate is seeking to appoint an organisation to accredit or certify the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. This will ensure the delivery of Oliver's Training meets the standards set out in the Oliver McGowan draft Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training.

3.1. NHS England is seeking a contractor for a 3-year agreement to establish and run accreditation for the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
3.2. This will require a contractor to:
A) co-produce accreditation standards for the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism;
B) co-produce an accreditation scheme for the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism; and
C) accredit the delivery of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.

3.3. The purpose of accreditation is to:
3.3.1. give confidence to the government, patients, the public, and registered providers of health and social care that The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is being delivered to a consistent model and high standard;
3.3.2. ensure that co-trainers with a learning disability and autistic co-trainers are being trained and supported in their roles;
3.3.3. provide a sustainable and efficient quality assurance process; and
3.3.4. ensure good value for taxpayers.
3.4. NHS England will hold the copyright and intellectual property for the accreditation standards and the accreditation scheme.
3.5. The contractor will co-create the standards and scheme and co-deliver the accreditation scheme under licence from NHS England for a period of 3 years from the start of the agreement.
3.6. At the end of the agreement, NHS England will use licences to ensure the future for the accreditation/certification service.

Further details and the tender documents can be downloaded from the following link :

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome560,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037325-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | £560,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037325-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome560,000.00
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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