Accreditation of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - BC-19304

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.

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