- Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
- Lot 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands
- Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
- Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
- Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
- Lot 4. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire
- Lot 5. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West
Scope
Reference
C341402
Description
NHS England has run an open procurement for a supplier(s) to deliver the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards. The tender was split regionally by Lots 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Contract 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lots 1/2/6
Lots
Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,502,765 excluding VAT
- £4,203,318 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 June 2025 to 13 August 2028
- Possible extension to 13 August 2030
- 5 years, 1 month, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lots 3/4/5
Lots
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
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,136,678 excluding VAT
- £4,964,013.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 June 2025 to 13 August 2028
- Possible extension to 13 August 2030
- 5 years, 1 month, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lot 7
Lots
Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
Supplier
Contract value
- £607,257 excluding VAT
- £728,708 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 June 2025 to 13 August 2028
- Possible extension to 13 August 2030
- 5 years, 1 month, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Buttercups Training Limited
- Companies House: 03027611
Buttercups House Castlebridge Office Village
Nottingham
NG7 1TN
United Kingdom
Email: buttercupsbids@bpp.com
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 2. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lots 3/4/5
ProPharmace Ltd
- Companies House: 06837467
47-49 Park Royal Road
London
NW10 7LQ
United Kingdom
Email: modar@propharmace.com
Region: UKI73 - Ealing
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lots 1/2/6
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBM-6973-YNDX
Trust Headquarters, Marlborough St,
Bristol
BS1 3NU
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 3. Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Lot 7
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government