Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccd-a24e-70d2-96bf-7cf17105b38c/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-and-lived-experience-leaders closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and Lived Experience Leaders [Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-and-medway-nhs-and-social-care-partnership-trust) Estimated value £716,841 Published 9 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 20 Sept 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 ([hee.nhs.uk](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 ([kmhealthandcare.uk](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 ([legislation.gov.uk](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 [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](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: Read full description ## CPV classification Training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dd3e23cd-025e-467b-96f3-f93b576ec563) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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