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title: "GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training"
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# GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training

Buyer: MOD, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6cd4e64-1591-4baa-af7b-467826321cf6

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## Summary

The MOD, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking bids for the contract titled "GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training". This procurement falls under the medical education services category and will take place in Lichfield, UK. The tender process, initiated as an open procedure, is currently in the active phase, with submissions required by 3rd May 2018. The total value of the contract is £113,000, offering potential bidders a minimum contract value of £10,000. The selected training provider will facilitate placements for two pharmacy technician students annually from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2022.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical education, vocational training, or those providing related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities may align well with the training and support required by the MOD. This contract not only enhances training offerings in the pharmacy sector but also allows successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships with government entities.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 April 2018 for the following reason: Other Information Section has been updated on 25 April 2018 to include a response to a clarification query regarding Cyber Security.The Authority requires provision of 2 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 'GB-Lichfield: Provision of Pharmacy Technician Training'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ce9b24-9558-491b-b6ee-f2fe64566dda |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | MOD, 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ce9b24-9558-491b-b6ee-f2fe64566dda
- 29 Mar 2018 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ce9b24-9558-491b-b6ee-f2fe64566dda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ce9b24-9558-491b-b6ee-f2fe64566dda
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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