Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals through Training and Education

NHS EnglandcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-058872Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids

Estimated value

£49.5m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

14 Aug 2025

Deadline 22 Sept 2025

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

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-058872
Total value
£49,470,000 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
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)

Main category
services
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

Enquiry deadline
29 Aug 2025, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
22 Sept 2025, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure