Planning

Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals - Market Engagement (NHS England)

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

26 Jan 2024 at 16:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is planning a tender titled "Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals - Market Engagement," in the education and training services category. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with milestone engagement set to end on 26th February 2024. The tender aims to strengthen workforce training and education for pharmacy professionals, aligning with key NHS initiatives. The event will include core education packages and reorientation training pathways, with a Market Engagement Session planned for 28th February 2024.

This tender by NHS England presents opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, specifically those focused on pharmacy professionals. Companies interested in workforce development within the healthcare sector and training providers tailored to the NHS services expansion would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to potential partnerships with a significant healthcare organisation like NHS England, driving growth and innovation within the pharmacy professional training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals - Market Engagement (NHS England)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE - the Authority) will be commencing a Market Engagement for Developing adaptable pharmacy professionals through training and education. Pharmacy professionals play an integral role in the delivery and expansion of NHS services across sectors; with a growing workforce of circa 54,000 pharmacists and circa 21,500 pharmacy technicians. The role of pharmacy professionals will continue to develop, aligning with key drivers such as the Long-Term Workforce Plan, Community Pharmacy Contract, Primary Care Recovery Plan, and NHS Pharmacy First Service initiative. NHSE's Workforce Training & Education directorate are committed to supporting this workforce, and therefore aim to strengthen available offers through our intentions to commissioning a robust national programme of training and education. It is intended this will include two distinct workstreams: 1. A core education package - offering service-relevant training available to the full breadth of the workforce; and 2. A reorientation training pathway for pharmacy professionals changing their scope or sector of practice, initially focusing on primary care. This PIN (Prior Information Notice) is to advise prospective providers of our intention. We plan to hold a Market Engagement Session on 28 February 2024, 16:00 - 17:00 to share more information with organisations interested in this work. The event will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the tender and the anticipated procurement process, to participate in general discussion and to network. Please RSVP by 26/02/2024 by 12:00 Noon with the name, title and contact details for attendees (a maximum of two attendees per organisation) to: england.traininghubs@nhs.net. Please note that data may be available to others while attending this Market Engagement Event session. An invite to the MS Teams session will be sent prior to 27/02/2024. NHSE will use the opportunity to gather intelligence and may influence and inform the development of the final tender. The contracting authority reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time. If the Authority decides to proceed with the opportunity, the procurement will be conducted under PCR 2015 (Public Contracts Regulations 2015), where a separate advert will be released advertising the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-511caca4-542d-47e5-9c80-2b952cfc3320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c2a20f-d4d3-434a-b31d-5a12feb65827
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
LS1 4PL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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