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title: "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training"
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# Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f491b1e3-c7a4-4419-9c5e-a2b9c29e2e41

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training". This initiative falls under the category of medical education services and is situated in Lichfield, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any qualified supplier to participate. The tender was awarded on 9th June 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1st August 2017 and conclude on 31st July 2023. The total value of the contract is £290,000, with the aim of establishing a framework agreement for up to ten pharmacy technician student placements annually.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focused on pharmacy and healthcare sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves in a favourable position to compete, given the emphasis on providing recognised qualifications and practical training. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar educational programmes, alongside adherence to General Pharmaceutical Council standards, will be well-suited to pursue this contract and potentially expand their operations within the healthcare training landscape.

## Notice

The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a number of providers for the provision of up to ten pharmacy technician student placements per year. These placements shall last for a two year period and shall lead to the award of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification of Level 3 Diploma (National Vocational Qualification) in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence). This shall result in the student's registration with the GPhC. This training shall incorporate a GPhC recognised course of underpinning knowledge such as the BTEC National Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) or Level 3 Diploma Pharmaceutical Science (Knowledge) and shall be undertaken through day or block release at college. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Medical education services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33db26fa-37b2-4f5d-9baa-990a52d9fb4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2017 at 06:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33db26fa-37b2-4f5d-9baa-990a52d9fb4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33db26fa-37b2-4f5d-9baa-990a52d9fb4a
  17th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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