Tender

Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 May 2022 at 08:27

Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Planning

03 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training", focusing on adult education services. This contract is aimed at delivering Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeships for up to 10 apprentices annually. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a bid submission deadline extended to 19 May 2022. The tender will benefit contractors within the education and training sector, specifically those registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) who can provide on-the-job training in NHS Trusts located within a two-hour radius of Lichfield, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers that specialise in vocational training, especially those with capabilities in the healthcare sector. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive training programmes and meet the cyber security standards outlined by the Ministry of Defence are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, firms may enhance their visibility and reputational standing while contributing to the workforce development within the Defence Medical Services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is the largest employer of Apprentices in England, with circa 8,000 gaining an apprenticeship every year. This requirement is for Contractors to deliver the L3 Pharmacy Technician (ST0300) apprenticeship, specifically for up to 10 apprentices per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is the largest employer of Apprentices in England, with circa 8,000 gaining an apprenticeship every year. This requirement is for Contractors to deliver the L3 Pharmacy Technician (ST0300) apprenticeship, specifically for up to 10 apprentices per year. The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a minimum of 5 Contractors. Historically the Defence Medical Services have seconded military students (based at the Defence Medical School, Lichfield) to NHS Trusts based within 2 hours of Lichfield to undertake the Pharmacy Technician training. These students are returned to the Services fully trained and licenced to practise. The new requirement will be for similar model of secondment to the NHS Trusts, within 2 hour of Lichfield. The NHS Trust will be expected to provide on the job training, End Point Assessment (including the L3 Pharmacy qualification), and; licence to practice. The students shall then return to DMS as qualified apprentices. NHS Trusts wishing to tender for the opportunity to deliver to the Services must be registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as a Main Provider by the Contract start date. Failure to register as a Main Provider shall result in a submitted Tender being non-compliant Additional information: Cyber Security: All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate (Reference: RAR-997021881) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011428-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80320000 - Medical education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Edwards Kelvin, Kelvin Edwards
Contact Email
kelvin.edwards109@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001563013

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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