Scope
Reference
C395630
Description
This notice is to alert the market that NHS England has a requirement for Accreditation Services for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
NHS England is issuing this notice to inform the market of its requirement for Accreditation Services related to the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
This procurement aims to establish an accreditation scheme in response to statutory obligations under the Health and Care Act 2022. It represents a key priority aligned with legislative requirements introduced by the Act and the newly published Oliver McGowan Code of Practice.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the standardised and preferred training for health and social care staff. It has been specifically developed for this purpose and is co-produced and co-delivered by approved trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism, who are fairly compensated for their contributions. The accreditation scheme will provide quality assurance for the delivery of this training.
An Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be conducted, as defined by the Procurement Act 2023, to appoint a provider responsible for developing and administering accreditation standards for trainers. The scheme must maintain consistency with the training model and prioritise co-production with individuals who have lived experience of learning disability and autism.
We welcome feedback on the specification and requirements ahead of the formal tender process.
Further details and tender documents can be downloaded from the following link:
The deadlink for submissions of the pre-market engagement responses is 07/11/2025.
Participation in any pre-market engagement or early market consultation does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to initiate, continue, or conclude a formal procurement process.
If you'd like to find out further detail, please send an email to the following address.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 4 September 2029
- 3 years, 7 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
Whilst it's anticipated that the services will be concluded by 31/03/2028, there will be a 20 month optional extension, subject to need and available budget.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
To provide accreditation services for the Oliver McGowan mandatory training.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 November 2025
Enquiry deadline
28 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
By the Atamis procurement system.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Other information
Payment terms
30 days against a valid invoice.
Description of risks to contract performance
No risks identified.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.ommt@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government