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title: "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)"
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# Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15403cbf-9b81-4207-94d1-c41437500462

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training. This initiative falls under the industry category of medical education services and will enable the placement of up to six pharmacy technician students annually for a two-year period, which leads to a recognised qualification. The tender period ended on 28th August 2017, and the contract commenced on 26th September 2017, with an end date of 31st July 2022. This procurement process was conducted via an open procedure with a total contract value of £175,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in pharmacy-related qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative training solutions tailored to the requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in medical education or pharmacy training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to the development of the next generation of pharmacy technicians.

## Notice

The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a number of providers for the provision of up to six pharmacy technician student placements per year. These placements shall last for a two year period and shall lead to the award of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification of Level 3 Diploma (National Vocational Qualification) in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence). This shall result in the student's registration with the GPhC. This training shall incorporate a GPhC recognised course of underpinning knowledge such as the BTEC National Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or Level 3 Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) and shall be undertaken through day or block release at college. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Medical education services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44c750-0a6b-42d1-a9f2-b152dd952b72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; THE HEART OF ENGLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44c750-0a6b-42d1-a9f2-b152dd952b72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a44c750-0a6b-42d1-a9f2-b152dd952b72
  29th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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