Tender

Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

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

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Tender

15 Mar 2017 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Centre of Defence Medical Services in Lichfield, UK, seeking providers for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training." This opportunity falls under the medical education services category and is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 12 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2017 and will last until 31 July 2023, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in pharmacy or medical education services. Businesses experienced in delivering vocational training and those meeting standards recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council will find themselves well-placed to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, contributing to the development of pharmacy technicians in the UK.

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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 ten 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-b5fd17-299b78dc-e65f-4b0e-ae29-4dab460e7ed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f4c49-b135-4098-9894-2e6ef2089c9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defcomrclcc-jfc6c1@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+441543434723

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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