--- title: "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-04" --- # Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd3d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Training", focusing on adult education services. This contract is aimed at delivering Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeships for up to 10 apprentices annually. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a bid submission deadline extended to 19 May 2022. The tender will benefit contractors within the education and training sector, specifically those registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) who can provide on-the-job training in NHS Trusts located within a two-hour radius of Lichfield, UK. This procurement offers significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers that specialise in vocational training, especially those with capabilities in the healthcare sector. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive training programmes and meet the cyber security standards outlined by the Ministry of Defence are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating, firms may enhance their visibility and reputational standing while contributing to the workforce development within the Defence Medical Services. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is the largest employer of Apprentices in England, with circa 8,000 gaining an apprenticeship every year. This requirement is for Contractors to deliver the L3 Pharmacy Technician (ST0300) apprenticeship, specifically for up to 10 apprentices per year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is the largest employer of Apprentices in England, with circa 8,000 gaining an apprenticeship every year. This requirement is for Contractors to deliver the L3 Pharmacy Technician (ST0300) apprenticeship, specifically for up to 10 apprentices per year. The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a minimum of 5 Contractors. Historically the Defence Medical Services have seconded military students (based at the Defence Medical School, Lichfield) to NHS Trusts based within 2 hours of Lichfield to undertake the Pharmacy Technician training. These students are returned to the Services fully trained and licenced to practise. The new requirement will be for similar model of secondment to the NHS Trusts, within 2 hour of Lichfield. The NHS Trust will be expected to provide on the job training, End Point Assessment (including the L3 Pharmacy qualification), and; licence to practice. The students shall then return to DMS as qualified apprentices. NHS Trusts wishing to tender for the opportunity to deliver to the Services must be registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as a Main Provider by the Contract start date. Failure to register as a Main Provider shall result in a submitted Tender being non-compliant Additional information: Cyber Security: All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate (Reference: RAR-997021881) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011428-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80320000 - Medical education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 4 May 2022 at 08:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011428-2022 - 18 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007506-2022 - 3 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030150-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/94154386017F98C45C87 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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