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title: "Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c8f"
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published: "2026-02-27"
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# Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c8f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, concluded with the award of a contract to West Suffolk College. This contract pertains to the Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course, focusing on education and training services for pharmaceutical professionals in Wales. The award was made through an open procurement method that required competitive bidding below the threshold limit. The contract is valued at £226,500, with a potential total amount of £271,800 including extensions. The award was confirmed on 26th February 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 12th March 2026, potentially extending to 11th March 2029. The contracting process includes two optional 12-month extensions, supporting further collaboration in the field of pharmacy technical services. The tender process also involved a deadline for final bids on 16th February 2026.

The awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for West Suffolk College to expand its offerings in high-demand educational programmes, specifically in pharmaceutical training within the Welsh NHS framework. Organisations specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality technical courses, may find substantial growth potential in similar procurements. The emphasis on aseptic pharmaceutical processing highlights the need for skilled training and compliance, suggesting that providers with expertise in both sterile and non-sterile manufacturing would be ideally positioned to compete in future contract opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a focus on educational services will benefit from engaging in this sector, leveraging their capacity to deliver specialised training that caters to evolving healthcare industry needs. The open competition encourages innovation and flexibility among service providers, fostering an environment ripe for business expansion.

## Notice

This notice is to advise the marketplace of the intention to award a contract for the Provision of Level 3 SMT - Aseptic Principles Pharmacy Technical Service Course The Pharmacy Division of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) supports the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services across NHS Wales. It provides centralised support in areas such as procurement, production, quality assurance, and logistics of medicines. The division works closely with health boards and trusts to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and high standards in pharmacy services, including sterile and non-sterile manufacturing. The Pharmacy Division started to use Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing in March 2022 as entry level initial education and training for the operational teams within the production and quality sections and has had seven cohorts to date. Originally delivered by one supplier, the course has become an established standard for operational training. With multiple providers now offering the programme, this procurement is looking to award the contract to deliver the course through a competitive process and award the successful supplier with a 1-year contract with extension options to extend 12 months and a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,000 |
| Lots value | £231,000 |
| Awards value | £226,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE (EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 19:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018174-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005883-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018174-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005883-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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