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title: "Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)"
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# Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fcd3493-4961-490e-8765-334ddc343b04

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a public procurement process for the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) to provide training and education for pharmacy professionals across England, with The University of Manchester being directly awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000) and covers service delivery across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The awarded contract, valued at £15,666,476.90, begins on 1st April 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, ensuring uninterrupted service under key frameworks like the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and others. The tender process adopted was of a special nature (Other - ), and the procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the award date being 20th September 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in delivering education and training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare and professional development. The continuity in training and development facilitated by this contract is crucial for maintaining the registration and service quality of pharmacy professionals. Large-scale educational organisations or institutions with experience in delivering training programmes on a nationwide scale would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth prospects and contributing to the healthcare sector’s workforce development.

## Notice

For the provision of training and education for pharmacy professionals across England, this contract ensures uninterrupted delivery by directly awarding the current provider. This prevents disruptions to patient care and workforce development while ensuring NHSE meets its obligations under key frameworks, including the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), Network Contract Direct Enhanced Service (DES), Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), and Section 63 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968. As training is a mandatory requirement for registration, failing to provide accessible education would put professionals at risk of losing their registration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a824e5-ccbf-4a6c-b790-222a93e8620a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,666,476 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,666,476 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a824e5-ccbf-4a6c-b790-222a93e8620a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a824e5-ccbf-4a6c-b790-222a93e8620a
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00032a3-877c-4b2f-83f6-ed8ce6c4b8cc
  NHS T&C Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE)

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