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Pharmacy Technician Clinical Skills Development

NHS England

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:40

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking a delivery partner for clinical skills and knowledge training for pharmacy technicians. The service will develop technicians’ clinical capability so they can deliver extended clinical services alongside NHS core services, including services such as Pharmacy First. The training is intended to bridge the gap between initial education and the clinical knowledge and practical skills required for new pharmacy service provision, with a focus on patient safety. This is an education and training services requirement to be delivered for NHS England. The procurement is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The process has reached tender: NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition under the Light Touch Regime. Completed submissions were due by 12:00 midday on 11 August 2026, submitted electronically through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The contract covers three two-year programmes and runs from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2030. Its total value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT; the stated training cost is £60,000 per cohort per year. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for services apply. Offers are evaluated on technical quality at 60%, commercial considerations at 30% and social value at 10%.

This opportunity suits organisations that can design and deliver structured clinical training for pharmacy technicians, combining clinical knowledge with practical skills relevant to extended NHS pharmacy services. Suppliers should be able to develop technicians beyond their initial education and prepare them to work safely in service areas such as Pharmacy First. The scale requires a delivery partner capable of running three separate two-year programmes and supporting cohorts over a multi-year contract. Providers with experience in pharmacy education, workforce development, clinical skills training or NHS service requirements are likely to be well placed to compete. The stated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicates that the opportunity is accessible beyond large commercial training providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Technician Clinical Skills Development

Notice Description

This requirement is to identify a delivery partner to provide: a clinical skills and knowledge training course for pharmacy technicians to develop them to maximise their capability in the delivery of extended clinical services in addition to NHS core services. This is required for patient safety if we are to successfully implement the biggest reforms in pharmacy for decades. The total contract value for running three 2-year programmes is set at PS360,000 (inc. VAT). The training cost per cohort will be PS60,000 per annum. This is aligned to existing provision which meets system requirements (obtained through scoping survey). The training will support patient safety where pharmacy technicians are undertaking new service s such as Pharmacy First. There is a need, as highlighted through stakeholder engagement, to bridge the gap between initial education training to the level of clinical knowledge and skills required to meet service provision needs. The intention is to run an open process under the Light Touch Regime via. Contracts Finder. The % split used will be 60% technical, 10% social value, 30% commercial. NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for the provision of services will apply. The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 11th August 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069084-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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