Award

Practice Supervision - London Pharmacy

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Practice Supervision – London Pharmacy," under the open competition procurement method. The contract pertains to the education and training services industry and involves the provision of practice supervision training for pharmacies across the primary and secondary care sectors in London. The procurement stage concluded in an award with a contract signed on 19th January 2026, valued at £140,800 excluding VAT, with a contract duration of three years. The key contracting party identified as the supplier is ProPharmace Ltd, detailed as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. This tender falls under the light touch regime with a below-threshold procurement classification, reflecting an example of central government public authority contracting activity.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy education and supervision, specifically those prepared to deliver services across multiple sectors in London. SMEs and organisations offering innovative training methodologies stand to benefit from such tenders, facilitating business growth through engagement with public sector opportunities. The tender aligns with the objectives of local small enterprises, offering a fair field of competition under light touch regulations. Businesses in the pharmacy education sector should note the precedent set by the completion of this tender for future opportunities with NHS England or analogous contracts, reinforcing the importance of registering and engaging via the prescribed e-sourcing portals for similar upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Practice Supervision - London Pharmacy

Notice Description

Contract for Practice Supervision training across all sectors of pharmacy (primary and secondary care) across London. Contract length is 3 Years. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS140,800.00 ex VAT for 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d30b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004861-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,466 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,466 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce, Training and Education Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROPHARMACE

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