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250076 Contract for the Provision of a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Dec 2025 at 09:08

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 11:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Queen's University Belfast revolves around a tender titled "250076 Contract for the Provision of a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment." This procurement, falling under the services category, specifically targets the training and pharmacy services industries. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the contract was planned as an open procedure with a procurement method focused on transparency and equal opportunity. Unfortunately, the tender was marked for cancellation on 9th December 2025 due to errors in published dates, with plans to re-issue it shortly. The initial procurement timeline included a tender period ending on 25th November 2025 and an award announcement expected by mid-December 2025, highlighting a fair yet meticulously scheduled tender process for interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational training and pharmacy services, offering a potential contract valued at approximately £353,675. It is especially suited for those with experience in delivering structured education and training programmes to support trainee pharmacists. The contract's structure incentivizes firms that can provide flexible, sustainable solutions and demonstrate technical capability. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term business growth, with options for contract renewal up to 2033, subject to performance and evolving requirements. The process encourages competition based on technical merit and price, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified companies aiming to expand their footprint within the healthcare education sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250076 Contract for the Provision of a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD), one of the national pharmacy postgraduate centres, was established in 1990 and has been based in the School of Pharmacy (Queen's University Belfast) since 1996. Funded by the Department of Health under the Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS) (1972) Order, its remit is to support the development of the (Health and Social Care) pharmacy workforce in Northern Ireland through its education and training programme, which includes: * direct, distance and eLearning courses * foundation training year * postgraduate course funding * post-registration foundation training * non-medical prescribing training * advanced practice training * post-qualification training for pharmacy technicians. NICPLD also provides an effective multi-professional education programme of workshops and eLearning, in addition to promoting and participating in research and development. The Standards for the initial education and training (IET) of pharmacists (GPhC, 2021) support the aim of the Department of Health to improve and promote the health and social wellbeing of the people of Northern Ireland. This will be achieved by establishing programmes to develop the Northern Ireland (NI) pharmacy workforce for an enhanced and more effective clinical role in response to changing population demographics and patient need. To achieve this goal, there will be a need for closer integration of academic study with enhanced learning in practice. The NICPLD Foundation Training Year (FTY) programme encompasses the following elements: * 52 week in-practice training * evidencing of learning outcomes via the completion of mandatory practice activities, recording evidence and uploading this to an ePortfolio * periodic appraisal by an educational supervisor to ensure trainee progress * structured education and training programme to support trainee pharmacists as they work towards being independent practitioners and sitting the Common Registration Assessment (CRA). NICPLD is responsible for the delivery of all elements of this programme but will require support from the Economic Operator in delivering the structured education and training programme to support trainee pharmacists as they prepare to sit the CRA in Summer 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: With options to extend by up to a further 72 months (6 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080883-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£353,675 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£353,675 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2032-10-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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