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title: "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)"
published: "2017-03-15"
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# Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299b78dc-e65f-4b0e-ae29-4dab460e7ed3

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## Summary

The current procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Centre of Defence Medical Services in Lichfield, UK, seeking providers for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training." This opportunity falls under the medical education services category and is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 12 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2017 and will last until 31 July 2023, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in pharmacy or medical education services. Businesses experienced in delivering vocational training and those meeting standards recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council will find themselves well-placed to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, contributing to the development of pharmacy technicians in the UK.

## Notice

The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a number of providers for the provision of up to ten 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/3f3f4c49-b135-4098-9894-2e6ef2089c9d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f4c49-b135-4098-9894-2e6ef2089c9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3f4c49-b135-4098-9894-2e6ef2089c9d
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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