--- title: "Designated Prescribing Practitioner and Educational Supervisor training - London" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Designated Prescribing Practitioner and Educational Supervisor training - London Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b9ba.json) ## Summary NHS England is spearheading a procurement process for "Designated Prescribing Practitioner and Educational Supervisor Training" targeted at all sectors of pharmacy across London. This initiative aims to deliver modular and flexible training to accommodate the varying needs of stakeholders. Managed under an open procurement method, the process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 13th July 2026 at midday. This 12-month contract, with a possible extension for another year, has a total funding ceiling of £500,000 excluding VAT. The project will commence on 1st August 2026, offering opportunities primarily in the Education and Training Services industry. Interested parties must engage through the NHS e-tendering portal, ensuring all communications are routed appropriately through this channel. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), owing to its flexible training delivery model. Businesses specialising in educational services stand to benefit, especially those with expertise in pharmacy training or a capacity for scalable learning modules. With primary focus given to technical aspects (60%), and significant considerations for social value (10%) and competitive pricing (30%), firms capable of delivering strong educational outcomes efficiently will find a substantial platform for expanding their offerings into healthcare training. The competitive landscape rewards innovative educational solutions that can meet NHS England’s high standards for training the Designated Prescribing Practitioners and Educational Supervisors within the stipulated financial and operational parameters. ## Notice NHS England Workforce, Training and Education is seeking to procure Designated Prescribing Practitioner and Educational Supervisor training across all sectors of pharmacy (primary and secondary care) across London. We aim for this to be modular delivery and flexible, to meet the needs of stakeholders. Lot 1 Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) training Lot 2 Educational Supervisor (ES) training Suppliers may bid for more than one lot This will be a 12 month contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Total funding available is PS500,000 ex vat. Lot 1 - Designated Prescribing Practitioner Training (PS100,000 inc VAT per year - max value of PS416.67 per learner, 240 places) Lot 2 - Educational Supervisor training (PS150,000 inc VAT per year - max value PS416.67 per learner 360 places) The deadline for submission of completed ITQ submissions is 13th July 2026 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITQ. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ### Lot Information Designated Prescribing Practitioner Training PS120,000 inc VAT per year - max value of PS500 per learner, 240 places Renewal: 12 month optional extension Educational Supervisor training PS180,000 inc VAT per year - max value PS500 per learner 360 places Renewal: 12 month optional extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058341-2026 | | 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 | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 08:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058341-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058341-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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