--- title: "Training to Support Supervisor Development for the Pharmacy Workforce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-06" --- # Training to Support Supervisor Development for the Pharmacy Workforce Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db6f565-c140-446b-90ed-128b1eed2326.json) ## Summary The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking providers for training programs to support supervisor development for the Pharmacy workforce across England. The procurement process involves two lots: one for training Education Supervisors and another for Designated Prescribing Practitioners. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is £250,000, with a deadline for completed submissions set for 6th November 2023 at 12:00pm. The contract is for a duration of 1 year with the possibility of extension for two additional 1-year periods, subject to funding. This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for training providers to deliver essential training programs for pharmacy staff development. Businesses offering educational services in healthcare and training sectors are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender aims to ensure competent and confident supervision of pharmacy professionals, creating a growth opportunity for businesses focusing on workforce education and training services. ## Notice NHSE Workforce Education and Training (WT&E) National Pharmacy Team, are looking for a provider(s) to develop and deliver training to registered pharmacy staff from a range of pharmacy backgrounds across England, to ensure that DS and DPPs are trained, competent and confident. This tender is split into 2 lots: Lot 1 - Training for Education Supervisors including Designated Supervisors (DS), supporting supervision of pharmacy professionals across all sectors of pharmacy practice. Lot 2 - Training for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP), supporting supervision of learners from across all sectors of pharmacy practice. We are looking for a provider to either take on both or one single lot. A maximum of two providers will be appointed over the two lots. The number of places are split equally between the two lots. 500 places overall, 250 training places for Education Supervisors (including Designated Supervisors) and 250 places for Designated Prescribing Practitioners. The maximum financial envelope for this tender is PS250,000 inc VAT. PS125,000 inc VAT is available for each lot. Contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for two 1-year periods dependant on funding and budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th November 2023 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 ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902ab00f-37bb-4d28-9649-dee714033c0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £208,333 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902ab00f-37bb-4d28-9649-dee714033c0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902ab00f-37bb-4d28-9649-dee714033c0b 6th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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