--- title: "Expertise to Support the Development and Implementation of a Workforce Development Strategy for Pharmacy - Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Expertise to Support the Development and Implementation of a Workforce Development Strategy for Pharmacy - Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633010e1-c987-49c9-9df6-c743626fde72.json) ## Summary Health Education England is inviting tenders for the development and implementation of a Workforce Development Strategy for Pharmacy. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2021 and conclude on 30th June 2023. Businesses interested in this tender must submit their completed Information to Quote (ITQ) by 13th May 2021 at 12:00pm. The procurement method is open, allowing for wider participation from eligible bidders, and the total contract value is capped at £32,000 for the duration of the two-year period. This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in workforce strategy and training, particularly in genomics and pharmacy services. Companies equipped with knowledge in personalised medicine and diagnostic characterisation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful bidder will play a vital role in shaping the pharmacy workforce for future service delivery and optimisation. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of an Expertise to Support the Development and Implementation of a Workforce Development Strategy for Pharmacy. Health Education England aims to procure a provider to support the development and implementation of a workforce development strategy for pharmacy in genomics and steer a new Pharmacy Workforce Group for Genomics. With Genomics becoming more relevant in community services we need to ensure we have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver the service. The pharmacy workforce is integral to realising the benefits of personalised medicine and medicines optimisation driven by genomic and diagnostic characterisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support Health Education England as the contract period will be for a duration of two years. The maximum financial envelope for the contract over the 2 year period is PS32,000.00 The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 13th May 2021 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 ITQ. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d078a4a-c431-40ed-b49e-0fe20a53ed2a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 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 | 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 | 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 - 22 Apr 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d078a4a-c431-40ed-b49e-0fe20a53ed2a - 22 Apr 2021 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a033d2e-6abb-48b6-b2b0-998011cb93fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d078a4a-c431-40ed-b49e-0fe20a53ed2a 22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a033d2e-6abb-48b6-b2b0-998011cb93fa 22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 Opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index - https://hee.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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