Pharmacy Technician Clinical Skills Development

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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.

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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 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 11 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 13 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SE1 8UG
Post Town: 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

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069084-2026
22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068149-2026
20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

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