Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals through Training and Education

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-058872Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

£49.5m

Awarded 19 Feb 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

20 Feb 2026

Description

NHS England (NHSE) undertook a procurement under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) to appoint a supplier with the capability, capacity, and specialist expertise to deliver national education and training programmes for the registered pharmacy workforce in England. The procurement covered two principal workstreams, delivered by a single provider (or consortium): 1. Core Programme – Packages of education, training, and skills development made available to the entire registered pharmacy workforce. 2. Primary and Integrated Care Programme – A dedicated education and training programme designed to equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the skills and knowledge required for roles within primary and integrated care settings.

Scope

Reference
C367497
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031

The contract can be extended up to 2 years. (1+1 year increments)

CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercial Envelopecost30.00%
Technical Envelopequality60.00%
Social Valuequality5.00%
Carbon Reduction Planquality5.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£49.5m

Award date

19 Feb 2026

Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2029