Tender

Single Lead Employer Model for Trainee Pharmacists

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

07 May 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Single Lead Employer Model for trainee pharmacists, aimed at addressing the pharmacist shortage in Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals by 21st May 2025. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, with an estimated value of £108,000 gross (£90,000 net). The project demands open competition below the threshold, with the procurement method allowing electronic submission. Businesses have until 14th May 2025 to enquire about the tender, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2025, potentially extending up to 30th June 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment services, particularly those focusing on the education and training of healthcare professionals, to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate given the provision for reserved participation. The criteria for evaluation include compliance with the tender documentation and pricing schedule, offering a robust growth avenue for organisations prepared to standardise employment and training conditions across the designated region. Organisations equipped to offer innovative employment solutions for trainee pharmacists would be well-placed to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

Single Lead Employer Model for Trainee Pharmacists

Notice Description

RUH are looking to procure a Single Lead Employer Model for trainee pharmacists across Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire to address the region's pharmacist shortage. The model aims to centralise employment, standardise salaries, terms, and training conditions, and increase placement consistency and quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019474-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Henry Prudden
Contact Email
henry.prudden@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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