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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a833dfc-32c1-41d2-8258-50f37372dfa2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is currently seeking providers for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training" through an open procurement process. This tender is aimed at establishing a framework agreement for up to six pharmacy technician student placements annually, with training set to commence on August 1, 2017, and run until July 31, 2022. The tender period concludes on June 28, 2017. This contract falls under the medical education services industry category and will take place in Lichfield, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical education and training services, particularly those able to provide recognised qualifications and resources for pharmacy technicians. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competition and enhancing their market presence. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth in the pharmaceutical training sector, benefitting organisations that can deliver high-quality education services or innovative training solutions.

## 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/678ff86e-60dd-4550-81dd-6e7c176d283d |
| 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 | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| 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

- 26 May 2017 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678ff86e-60dd-4550-81dd-6e7c176d283d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678ff86e-60dd-4550-81dd-6e7c176d283d
  26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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