250334 - Contract for a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment

Queen's University Belfast

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 15:46

AwardUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 11:38

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 15:04

TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2025 at 11:32

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 15:51

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 15:48

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the development of a programme to support foundation trainee pharmacists preparing for the Common Registration Assessment. The contract, titled "250334 - Contract for a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment," falls under the services category, specifically targeting training and pharmacy services. This procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was signed on 24 February 2026 and covers a period from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027, with options for extension up to a further six years. The primary location of the service's effect is in Northern Ireland, though the supplier Greenlight Healthcare Ltd, a large enterprise, operates from London. The award process is completed, and future renewals have been considered within the contract terms.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in remote education and pharmacy services to collaborate with a prestigious academic institution in enhancing trainee pharmacists' readiness for critical assessments. Companies operating in educational technology, pharmacy training, and performance monitoring are well-suited to compete in such fields, providing webinars, resources, and exams, while ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning. The awarded contract with Greenlight Healthcare Ltd signifies a lucrative investment value of £510,000 GBP, with potential for future application in other clinical education programmes, and opens doors for further advancements in digital learning. This creates growth avenues for companies that specialise in tailored educational content delivery and performance analytics, fostering partnerships with academic establishments like Queen's University Belfast.

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Notice Title

250334 - Contract for a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment

Notice Description

This procurement will appoint an Economic Operator to deliver remote webinars, resources, and mock exams to support trainees preparing for the Common Registration Assessment. It aims to improve trainee readiness, provide performance monitoring and feedback to NICPLD, and ensure equitable access to quality learning. The primary beneficiaries are trainees, with wider benefits for NICPLD, employers, and patient care, and potential for future use in other clinical education programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 years, with options to extend by up to a further 72 months (6 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016585-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2032-05-01

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Greenlight Healthcare Ltd (t/a Green Light Campus)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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