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Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals through Training and Education

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: WTE Commercial Queries

Contact Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
49470000.0 GBP
Gross: 49470000.0 GBP
Published
14 Aug 2025, 17:05
Deadline
22 Sep 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
Open Find a Tender

Description

NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to deliver a national education and training programmes for the registered pharmacy workforce within England. This procurement focus will be on two key workstreams which will be delivered by one successful provider (or a consortium); 1) Core Programme - packages of education, training, and skills development available to whole registered pharmacy workforce. 2) Primary and Integrated Care Programme - a dedicated education and training programme to equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the relevant skills and knowledge required for the roles within a primary and integrated care setting. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is £49,470,000.00 inclusive of Vat. The duration of contract will be for three (3) years with an optional extension of two (2) years as a one plus one extension subject to budgetary approval. The deadline for completed ITT submissions will be 22nd September 2025 at 12:00noon (midday). 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 and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Atamis Helpdesk for support on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048953-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 49,470,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 49,470,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial Envelope (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Envelope (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Carbon Reduction Plan (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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