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Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (August 2025 - August 2026)

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract to Bangor University for the delivery of the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme, set to run from August 2025 to August 2026. This programme aims to provide Year 1 MPharm students with essential clinical placements as part of the 2021 General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) education and training standards compliance. Located in Cardiff, the contract falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and was procured through a direct, non-competitive process below the threshold. The contract was signed on 28th July 2025, with the delivery region specified as the UKL in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for educational institutions specialising in pharmacy and healthcare training, particularly those with the capacity to deliver high-quality experiential learning programmes. As the procurement method was direct, it suggests an exclusive or specialised arrangement, making Bangor University an ideal candidate owing to its capacity to meet regulatory demands and support the Welsh Government-funded Education and Training Plan. Organisations capable of providing customised educational services that align with strict compliance standards may find similar tenders advantageous for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (August 2025 - August 2026)

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract to Bangor University for the delivery of funded undergraduate pharmacy clinical placements for Year 1 MPharm students from August 2025 to August 2026. The contract supports the implementation of the 2021 General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) education and training standards. Bangor University is the only provider able to deliver these placements for their inaugural pharmacy cohort under the Welsh Government-funded Education and Training Plan. The award ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and continuity in delivering mandated experiential learning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05673d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
SAIRAM KUNURI
Contact Email
sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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