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Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

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29 Sep 2017 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training. This initiative falls under the industry category of medical education services and will enable the placement of up to six pharmacy technician students annually for a two-year period, which leads to a recognised qualification. The tender period ended on 28th August 2017, and the contract commenced on 26th September 2017, with an end date of 31st July 2022. This procurement process was conducted via an open procedure with a total contract value of £175,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in pharmacy-related qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative training solutions tailored to the requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in medical education or pharmacy training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to the development of the next generation of pharmacy technicians.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Notice Description

The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a number of providers for the provision of up to six pharmacy technician student placements per year. These placements shall last for a two year period and shall lead to the award of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification of Level 3 Diploma (National Vocational Qualification) in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence). This shall result in the student's registration with the GPhC. This training shall incorporate a GPhC recognised course of underpinning knowledge such as the BTEC National Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or Level 3 Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) and shall be undertaken through day or block release at college. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Medical education services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15403cbf-9b81-4207-94d1-c41437500462
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44c750-0a6b-42d1-a9f2-b152dd952b72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

THE HEART OF ENGLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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