Tender

Training to Support Supervisor Development for the Pharmacy Workforce

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

06 Oct 2023 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking providers for training programs to support supervisor development for the Pharmacy workforce across England. The procurement process involves two lots: one for training Education Supervisors and another for Designated Prescribing Practitioners. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £250,000, with a deadline for completed submissions set for 6th November 2023 at 12:00pm. The contract is for a duration of 1 year with the possibility of extension for two additional 1-year periods, subject to funding.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for training providers to deliver essential training programs for pharmacy staff development. Businesses offering educational services in healthcare and training sectors are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender aims to ensure competent and confident supervision of pharmacy professionals, creating a growth opportunity for businesses focusing on workforce education and training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training to Support Supervisor Development for the Pharmacy Workforce

Notice Description

NHSE Workforce Education and Training (WT&E) National Pharmacy Team, are looking for a provider(s) to develop and deliver training to registered pharmacy staff from a range of pharmacy backgrounds across England, to ensure that DS and DPPs are trained, competent and confident. This tender is split into 2 lots: Lot 1 - Training for Education Supervisors including Designated Supervisors (DS), supporting supervision of pharmacy professionals across all sectors of pharmacy practice. Lot 2 - Training for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP), supporting supervision of learners from across all sectors of pharmacy practice. We are looking for a provider to either take on both or one single lot. A maximum of two providers will be appointed over the two lots. The number of places are split equally between the two lots. 500 places overall, 250 training places for Education Supervisors (including Designated Supervisors) and 250 places for Designated Prescribing Practitioners. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS250,000 inc VAT. PS125,000 inc VAT is available for each lot. Contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for two 1-year periods dependant on funding and budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th November 2023 at 12:00pm (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. 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. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902ab00f-37bb-4d28-9649-dee714033c0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 1-2 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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