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Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme Training Provision

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Address: NHS England, 7&8 Wellington Place, Leeds, UKE42, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
8246700.0 GBP
Gross: 9896036 GBP
Published
20 Mar 2025, 17:18
Deadline
22 Apr 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

NHS England is seeking a supplier(s) to deliver the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards. This requirement is being Lotted by region, with each Lot being as follows: Lot 1 - East of England Lot 2 - London Lot 3 - Midlands Lot 4 - North East and Yorkshire Lot 5 - North West Lot 6 - South East Lot 7 - South West Contracts awarded following this Procurement process will initially run until 13/08/2028. There will be the option to extend agreements for up to a further 24 months. Bidders may apply for multiple Lots however must have the ability to deliver the full capacity for the Lot in which they are bidding. The cost for this service is capped at £833 exc. VAT per learner. This is a pass/fail requirement. Bidders that refuse to deliver at this cost will be automatically rejected from this opportunity. To note, a preliminary market engagement notice was not published for this opportunity due to the fact that any pre-market engagement relating to this activity took place prior to the implementation of PA2023. Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010528-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the East of England.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 639,744

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 767,692

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in London.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,031,687

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,438,024

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the Midlands.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 1,596,028

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,915,233

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in North East and Yorkshire.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 1,244,502

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 1,493,402

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the North West.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value: GBP 1,296,148

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 1,555,377

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 5 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South East.

Lot 6 Status: active

Lot 6 Value: GBP 831,334

Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 997,600

Lot 6 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 6 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West

Lot Description: Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South West.

Lot 7 Status: active

Lot 7 Value: GBP 607,257

Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 728,708

Lot 7 Contract Start: 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 7 Contract End: 2028-08-13T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Core (65%)

Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Technical - Lot Specific (25%)

Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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