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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£49,470,000

Developing Adaptable Pharmacy Professionals through Training and Education

Published
Published 14 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 22 September 2025

Overview

NHS England (NHSE) undertook a procurement under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) to appoint a supplier with the capability, capacity, and specialist expertise to deliver national education and training programmes for the registered pharmacy workforce in England. The procurement covered two principal workstreams, delivered by a single provider (or consortium): 1. Core Programme – Packages of education, training, and skills development made available to the entire registered pharmacy workforce. 2. Primary and Integrated Care Programme – A dedicated education and training programme designed to equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the skills and knowledge required for roles within primary and integrated care settings.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£49,470,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 August 2025
Questions by
29 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,470,000
Award date
19 February 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • University of Manchester

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    20 February 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    14 August 2025

    View notice ↗

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