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Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 19:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, concluded with the award of a contract to West Suffolk College. This contract pertains to the Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course, focusing on education and training services for pharmaceutical professionals in Wales. The award was made through an open procurement method that required competitive bidding below the threshold limit. The contract is valued at £226,500, with a potential total amount of £271,800 including extensions. The award was confirmed on 26th February 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 12th March 2026, potentially extending to 11th March 2029. The contracting process includes two optional 12-month extensions, supporting further collaboration in the field of pharmacy technical services. The tender process also involved a deadline for final bids on 16th February 2026.

The awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for West Suffolk College to expand its offerings in high-demand educational programmes, specifically in pharmaceutical training within the Welsh NHS framework. Organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality technical courses, may find substantial growth potential in similar procurements. The emphasis on aseptic pharmaceutical processing highlights the need for skilled training and compliance, suggesting that providers with expertise in both sterile and non-sterile manufacturing would be ideally positioned to compete in future contract opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on educational services will benefit from engaging in this sector, leveraging their capacity to deliver specialised training that caters to evolving healthcare industry needs. The open competition encourages innovation and flexibility among service providers, fostering an environment ripe for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course

Notice Description

This notice is to advise the marketplace of the intention to award a contract for the Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course The Pharmacy Division of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) supports the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services across NHS Wales. It provides centralised support in areas such as procurement, production, quality assurance, and logistics of medicines. The division works closely with health boards and trusts to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and high standards in pharmacy services, including sterile and non-sterile manufacturing. The Pharmacy Division started to use Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing in March 2022 as entry level initial education and training for the operational teams within the production and quality sections and has had seven cohorts to date. Originally delivered by one supplier, the course has become an established standard for operational training. With multiple providers now offering the programme, this procurement is looking to award the contract to deliver the course through a competitive process and award the successful supplier with a 1-year contract with extension options to extend 12 months and a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£231,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£226,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

West Suffolk College (Eastern Education Group)

Further Information

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