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title: "Pharmacist IP 24/25 - University of Leicester"
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# Pharmacist IP 24/25 - University of Leicester

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b53d68e9-5cb5-4d2d-aaf7-56002505ff5c

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract to the University of Leicester for the delivery of the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing programme for the 2024/25 period. This contract, valued at GBP 512,000, falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The procurement process, completed via the Light Touch Regime, reached the award stage on 3rd September 2024. The programme's implementation will span from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025 and will be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and other international regions. Key dates include the tender period which concluded on 31st March 2024 and the award announcement date of 15th October 2024.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing education and training services, particularly those specialising in healthcare and pharmacy education. Large-scale academic institutions or training organisations with capabilities to operate across multiple locations, including international ones, would find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The continued demand for specialised training programmes offers a stable growth avenue, particularly for well-established entities aiming to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS England awarded a contract to the University of Leicester for delivery of the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing programme for 24/25 via. the Light Touch Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f337751-390c-4e45-ba71-8a5fe70e2abc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £512,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f337751-390c-4e45-ba71-8a5fe70e2abc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f337751-390c-4e45-ba71-8a5fe70e2abc
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b606ca1-da51-474b-9fa0-7401a6c3c717
  (REDACTED) C282388_Leicester_ Independent Prescribing 24-25_Signed-1

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