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Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme Training Provision

Awarded to Buttercups Training Limited, ProPharmace Ltd, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

NHS ENGLAND(buyer)

Published
Published 20 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 28 April 2025

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Overview

NHS England awarded a contract on 4 June 2025 to deliver core training for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme from academic year 2025/26 onwards across seven regional lots. The contract, valued at £16.49 million, was awarded to Buttercups Training Limited, ProPharmace Ltd, and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, covering regions including East of England, London, Midlands, North East and Yorkshire, North West, South East, and South West.

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    Leeds, United Kingdom

    GB-NHS: X24

  • NHS England

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDPT-3135-BWWY

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Lots (7)

  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - East of England

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the East of England.

    £3,502,765Won by ProPharmace LtdWon by Buttercups Training LimitedWon by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - London

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in London.

    £3,502,765Won by ProPharmace Ltd
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - Midlands

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the Midlands.

    £4,136,678Won by Buttercups Training Limited
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North East and Yorkshire

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in North East and Yorkshire.

    £4,136,678Won by Buttercups Training Limited
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - North West

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the North West.

    £4,136,678Won by Buttercups Training Limited
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South East

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South East.

    £3,502,765Won by ProPharmace Ltd
  • Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme - South West

    Delivery of the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 25/26 onwards in the South West.

    £607,257Won by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£8,246,700
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 March 2025
Questions by
11 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,493,400
Award date
4 June 2025
Contract period
1 June 2025 → 13 August 2028
Winners
  • Buttercups Training Limited
  • ProPharmace Ltd
  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 October 2025

  2. Contract

    10 June 2025

  3. Tender Update

    28 March 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    20 March 2025

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