---
title: "Single Lead Employer Model for Trainee Pharmacists"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e1e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# Single Lead Employer Model for Trainee Pharmacists

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e1e

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## Summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a Single Lead Employer Model for trainee pharmacists, aimed at addressing the pharmacist shortage in Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, seeking proposals by 21st May 2025. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, with an estimated value of £108,000 gross (£90,000 net). The project demands open competition below the threshold, with the procurement method allowing electronic submission. Businesses have until 14th May 2025 to enquire about the tender, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2025, potentially extending up to 30th June 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment services, particularly those focusing on the education and training of healthcare professionals, to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate given the provision for reserved participation. The criteria for evaluation include compliance with the tender documentation and pricing schedule, offering a robust growth avenue for organisations prepared to standardise employment and training conditions across the designated region. Organisations equipped to offer innovative employment solutions for trainee pharmacists would be well-placed to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

RUH are looking to procure a Single Lead Employer Model for trainee pharmacists across Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire to address the region's pharmacist shortage. The model aims to centralise employment, standardise salaries, terms, and training conditions, and increase placement consistency and quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019474-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019474-2025
  7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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