- Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
- Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
- Lot 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands
- Lot 4. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire
- Lot 5. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West
- Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
- Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
Scope
Reference
C341402
Description
NHS England is seeking a supplier(s) to deliver the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards.
This requirement is being Lotted by region, with each Lot being as follows:
Lot 1 - East of England
Lot 2 - London
Lot 3 - Midlands
Lot 4 - North East and Yorkshire
Lot 5 - North West
Lot 6 - South East
Lot 7 - South West
Contracts awarded following this Procurement process will initially run until 13/08/2028. There will be the option to extend agreements for up to a further 24 months.
Bidders may apply for multiple Lots however must have the ability to deliver the full capacity for the Lot in which they are bidding.
The cost for this service is capped at £833 exc. VAT per learner. This is a pass/fail requirement. Bidders that refuse to deliver at this cost will be automatically rejected from this opportunity.
To note, a preliminary market engagement notice was not published for this opportunity due to the fact that any pre-market engagement relating to this activity took place prior to the implementation of PA2023.
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 ITT.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,246,700 excluding VAT
- £9,896,036 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 June 2025 to 13 August 2028
- Possible extension to 13 August 2030
- 5 years, 2 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
Contracts awarded following this procurement process may be extended by up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the East of England.
Lot value (estimated)
- £639,744 excluding VAT
- £767,692 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in London.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,031,687 excluding VAT
- £2,438,024 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the Midlands.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,596,028 excluding VAT
- £1,915,233 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in North East and Yorkshire.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,244,502 excluding VAT
- £1,493,402 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the North West.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,296,148 excluding VAT
- £1,555,377 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South East.
Lot value (estimated)
- £831,334 excluding VAT
- £997,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
Description
Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South West.
Lot value (estimated)
- £607,257 excluding VAT
- £728,708 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
Lot 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands
Lot 4. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire
Lot 5. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West
Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Project Reference: C341402
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical - Core | 65% of the technical questions are common across all Lots. Suppliers submit one response regardless of the number of Lots they are bidding for. |
Quality | 65% |
| Technical - Lot Specific | 25% of the technical score is based upon Lot specific questions. |
Quality | 25% |
| Social Value | 10% of the overall score is based upon bidders responses to social value questions. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS ENGLAND
- NHS Organisation Data Service: X24
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
NHS England, 7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - central government