Tender

Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

20 Apr 2022 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Health Education England, which is seeking providers for the "Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists" project. This tender is classified under education and training services and is open for suppliers to submit bids until 23 May 2022. The successful contractor will provide up to 3,011 accredited independent prescribing course places for pharmacists across England, starting from 1 September 2022 and concluding the initial contract period on 31 March 2023, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for educational institutions and training organisations specialised in pharmacy and healthcare education. Businesses that can deliver accredited training programmes for healthcare professionals, particularly those focusing on pharmacist development in primary care, would be well-suited to compete. The scale of the contract and the potential for additional activity in subsequent years make this an attractive proposition for organisations looking to enhance their service offerings in the healthcare training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Prescribing courses HEE is seeking to engage education providers to deliver up to 3,011 places on courses which deliver General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited pharmacist independent prescribers across England, between 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023. Suppliers will have the opportunity to deliver additional activity in year 2 until March 2024, as HEE intend to award this contract with an optional one year extension. The scope of this contract will provide funded courses for pharmacists who fall within the following three categories of learner (see Appendix A for further detail): 1. ARRS/PCPEP: Pharmacists deployed as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, are enrolled on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) and meet the PCPEP criteria to enrol onto an Independent Prescribing Course 2. Pharmacy Integration Programme (PhIP): Pharmacists working to support the delivery of primary care services, working as: * Community pharmacists * Pharmacists employed in GP who are not eligible for, or enrolled on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Programme (PCPEP) * Pharmacists working to provide primary care services (e.g working in primary care/CCG) who are not employed in ARRS roles * Health and Justice pharmacists 3. Regional NHS Managed sector Pharmacist IP provision: Pharmacists working in the NHS managed sector, covering activity usually delivered through HEE regional commissioning models. The contract will be awarded with an end date of 31 March 2023. There is an expectation that enrolment should be available for courses starting in September 2022. Multiple intake points for courses are desirable, and students may be enrolled into new courses up to the end date of the contract, with 'teaching out' permitted after this. Further information relating to this project can be found at HEE's 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a988f79-2b1a-4009-b886-348ee50b15ae
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 (above 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
£13,080,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
HEALTH EDUCATION 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
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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