Tender

GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

MOD, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

25 Apr 2018 at 13:21

Tender

29 Mar 2018 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The MOD, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking bids for the contract titled "GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training". This procurement falls under the medical education services category and will take place in Lichfield, UK. The tender process, initiated as an open procedure, is currently in the active phase, with submissions required by 3rd May 2018. The total value of the contract is £113,000, offering potential bidders a minimum contract value of £10,000. The selected training provider will facilitate placements for two pharmacy technician students annually from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2022.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical education, vocational training, or those providing related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities may align well with the training and support required by the MOD. This contract not only enhances training offerings in the pharmacy sector but also allows successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships with government entities.

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Notice Title

GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 April 2018 for the following reason: Other Information Section has been updated on 25 April 2018 to include a response to a clarification query regarding Cyber Security.The Authority requires provision of 2 pharmacy technician student placements per year. These placements shall last for a two year period and shall lead to the award of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification of Level 3 Diploma (National Vocational Qualification) in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence). This shall result in the student's registration with the GPhC. This training shall incorporate a GPhC recognised course of underpinning knowledge such as the BTEC National Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or Level 3 Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) and shall be undertaken through day or block release at college. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ce9b24-9558-491b-b6ee-f2fe64566dda
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

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOD, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

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