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

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

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course" was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKL. The procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 11 March 2026 and set to last until 11 March 2027, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method was a direct award, below threshold, without competition, appointed to West Suffolk College (Eastern Education Group).

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in education and training services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on pharmacy technical services could benefit significantly from engaging in contracts like these. The procurement's direct nature highlights the potential for strong industry connections and efficient service provision. Companies capable of offering specialised training services in pharmacy technologies and principles are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, potentially leading to further collaborations with public sector entities like NHS Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Contract details notice for the Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031507-2026
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
SME

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
£226,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
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
Post Town
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
Not specified
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

Notice Documents

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