Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme Training Provision

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.