Scope
Description
NHS England (NHSE) are commencing a tender under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) to identify a supplier who has the capability, capacity and the expert knowledge to deliver a national education and training programmes for the registered pharmacy workforce within England.
This procurement focus will be on two key workstreams which will be delivered by one successful provider (or a consortium);
1) Core Programme - packages of education, training, and skills development available to whole registered pharmacy workforce.
2) Primary and Integrated Care Programme - a dedicated education and training programme to equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the relevant skills and knowledge required for the roles within a primary and integrated care setting.
The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is £49,470,000.00 inclusive of Vat. The duration of contract will be for three (3) years with an optional extension of two (2) years as a one plus one extension subject to budgetary approval.
The deadline for completed ITT submissions will be 22nd September 2025 at 12:00noon (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 and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Atamis Helpdesk for support on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £49,470,000 excluding VAT
- £49,470,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended up to 2 years. (1+1 year increments)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial Envelope | Cost | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
| Carbon Reduction Plan | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: WTE Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government