---
title: "Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability & Autism Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability & Autism Training

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066676-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,984 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM TOGETHER; FIRST RESPONSE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES; HAPPY SMILES TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066676-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066676-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://autismtogether.co.uk/
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://www.firstresponsetraining.com/
- https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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