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title: "Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Training"
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# Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Training

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82241e39-7696-4a1a-bb5b-02b572b3101e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Training," which falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £75,000, will commence on 1st August 2019 and run for a year, with an option to extend for up to four additional years. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 24th July 2019. The delivery of services is intended for the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in medication handling and administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves positioned well to compete for this contract due to its nature and requirements. Companies that can provide expert training solutions and demonstrate capability in staff development within the healthcare sector are encouraged to engage with this opportunity as it offers potential for business growth and ongoing collaboration with a local authority.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") invited Quotations for the provision of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Training for staff. The Contract will be for one year with an option to extend for up to a further 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39aa3f0-ccd2-4402-b3b9-37f613de2d47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS PHARMACY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39aa3f0-ccd2-4402-b3b9-37f613de2d47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39aa3f0-ccd2-4402-b3b9-37f613de2d47
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0752882b-8792-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk

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