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Pharmacy Workforce Transformation - London

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Jun 2025 at 08:10

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03 Jun 2025 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England, titled "Pharmacy Workforce Transformation - London," falls under the industry category of education and training services. This project took place in London, with a focus on the transformation of the pharmacy workforce. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Barts Health NHS Trust on 4th July 2024, with the contract running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract now active as of the most recent update on 10th June 2025. The total value of the contract stands at £50,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare workforce development. Although the procurement was completed through an open procedure, it may serve as a learning opportunity for similar businesses looking to engage with NHS England or similar entities in future processes. Companies experienced in large-scale workforce transformation projects will find this contract especially pertinent. While this particular contract is not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it highlights the demand for specialised education and training services within the NHS, indicating potential future opportunities for suitably qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Workforce Transformation - London

Notice Description

Following an open procedure procurement in 2024 NHS England awarded a contract to Barts Health NHS Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92638bce-498f-42d5-ae1f-135996020caa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b0967e-d4a5-4c52-a0f2-52bae2bde255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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