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title: "The provision of an evaluation of the interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme"
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# The provision of an evaluation of the interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab8471b-406c-4ff4-961c-838013ad70d3

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## Summary

This procurement process is led by Health Education England (HEE), focusing on evaluating the Interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme (IFPP). The contract title is "The provision of an evaluation of the interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme," classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000). The contract period began on 9th November 2020 and will conclude on 8th November 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period for submissions closing on 30th October 2020. The total value of the contract is £125,000, with services to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational programme assessments within the healthcare sector. Companies that employ methodologies ensuring inclusivity, equality, and comprehensive impact analysis will be well-suited for this contract. Notably, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, positioning themselves to contribute to the ongoing evaluation and refinement of important public health initiatives.

## Notice

Health Education England (HEE) have developed the Interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme (IFPP) starting September 2020, in response to the changes in the pre-registration training and registration brought about by covid pandemic. The introduction of the IFPP is a profession-wide cultural and educational intervention in England, which will impact every pharmacy organisation and the pharmacy workforce. There are clear policy drivers for the change and its implementation will be closely scrutinised by all pharmacy stakeholders and NHS leaders. An evaluation of the introduction of an IFPP is crucial to inform future Foundation Pharmacist Programme evolution, to ensure it is an effective programme and that the accumulation of evidence of its impact ensures stakeholder endorsement to encourage acceptance as it becomes business as usual. This specification calls for a supplier to provide an evaluation of the IFPP, focusing on 3 main areas: 1. Impact Evaluation 1.1 What was the lived experiences of Pharmacists on the IFPP? 2. Process Evaluation 2.1 How was supervision delivered in practice within the IFPP? 2.2 Did Pharmacists on the IFPP receive support during the transition phases? The methodology of the evaluation is to be designed and carried out by the supplier, but HEE require it to include measuring the impact I. at an appropriate level, e.g. national, regional or organisational. II. comparison of various sectors III. considering equality, diversity and inclusion IV. considering previous pharmacy education and training (university educated and pre-registration training) The supplier will be required to provide regular progress reports to the IFPP Operational and Steering Groups, an interim and final report. From the work HEE expect at least one scientific peer-review article submitted for publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5655bea5-8f4c-4d8a-9b28-af0d0eed28be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5655bea5-8f4c-4d8a-9b28-af0d0eed28be
- 28 Sep 2020 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77225cc5-b34a-444d-a85e-4007ac608dfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5655bea5-8f4c-4d8a-9b28-af0d0eed28be
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77225cc5-b34a-444d-a85e-4007ac608dfb
  28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

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