NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (ICS) are inviting tenders for a collaborative provider to develop the lived experience workforce and to lead on the sustainable development and delivery of the Mandatory Training on Learning Disabilities and Autism Act 2022 across the Kent and Medway system.

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (ICS) are inviting tenders for a collaborative provider to develop the lived experience workforce and to lead on the sustainable development and delivery of the Mandatory Training on Learning Disabilities and Autism Act 2022 across the Kent and Medway system.

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 Trust.

The Trust is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions. The Trust will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. The Trust will be utilising the NHS Standard Terms & Conditions for Services Contract.

The Trust is seeking to contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness.