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Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme - Health Education England, London and South East - NHS/SoEPS/16.309

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Services is seeking suppliers for the "Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme" aimed at supporting the training of Pharmacy Technicians within acute hospitals in the London and South East region. This procurement is in the active tendering stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th February 2017 at 12:00pm. The total contract value is £136,000, covering a duration from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 80000000, falling within the education and training services category and follows an open procedure for tender submissions.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those aimed at healthcare providers. Companies with expertise in the delivery of pharmacy technician education and assessment frameworks, including utilising technology in training, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The contract requires the ability to manage a flexible delivery model to accommodate varying demand, which may appeal to both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector organisations seeking to expand their offerings in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme - Health Education England, London and South East - NHS/SoEPS/16.309

Notice Description

The Pharmacy Technician workforce has been recognised through various national policies and white papers as being essential. This workforce supports the required skill mix and service transformation in community and hospital pharmacy to ensure the Five Year Forward View and Community Pharmacy Forward View become a reality. Pharmacy Technician education is fundamental to underpin the transformation and up-skilling of a large pharmacy technician workforce. Thus enabling appropriate skill mix to support the infrastructure changes required to enhance the role of clinical pharmacists and services across sectors. HEE London and South East (HEE LaSE) Pharmacy are therefore looking to procure the delivery of the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician scheme (including assessment) for a minimum of 100 candidates and a maximum of 150 candidates per year for the next three years. The course provider will be required to deliver the theoretical content and support the practical elements of the course in line with the Nationally Recognised Competency Framework for Pharmacy Technicians: Final Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items Framework and the Skills for Health National Occupational Standard PHARM28.2016 Undertake the final accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products. Course provision is for Pharmacy Technicians (PTs) working in acute hospitals across HEE LaSE, with the following key aims: * One delivery model across LaSE. * Support the HEE mandate with regards to skill development. * Efficient use of resource and funds. * Accessibility and capacity to train and assess numbers required. * Explore use of technology. The course provider will need to have a flexible model to ensure it can cope with increased demand. The contract will be on a fixed price per candidate with minimum contracted numbers to aid business planning. Additional information: Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Tuesday 14th February 2017 at 12:00pm (midday). Project title: Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme - Health Education England, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442a5159-0715-4cc0-ba16-8166e6e468bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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