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Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a public procurement process for the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) to provide training and education for pharmacy professionals across England, with The University of Manchester being directly awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000) and covers service delivery across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The awarded contract, valued at £15,666,476.90, begins on 1st April 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, ensuring uninterrupted service under key frameworks like the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and others. The tender process adopted was of a special nature (Other - ), and the procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the award date being 20th September 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in delivering education and training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare and professional development. The continuity in training and development facilitated by this contract is crucial for maintaining the registration and service quality of pharmacy professionals. Large-scale educational organisations or institutions with experience in delivering training programmes on a nationwide scale would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth prospects and contributing to the healthcare sector’s workforce development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)

Notice Description

For the provision of training and education for pharmacy professionals across England, this contract ensures uninterrupted delivery by directly awarding the current provider. This prevents disruptions to patient care and workforce development while ensuring NHSE meets its obligations under key frameworks, including the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), Network Contract Direct Enhanced Service (DES), Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), and Section 63 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968. As training is a mandatory requirement for registration, failing to provide accessible education would put professionals at risk of losing their registration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fcd3493-4961-490e-8765-334ddc343b04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a824e5-ccbf-4a6c-b790-222a93e8620a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,666,476 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,666,476 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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