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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester | 04714889 | ~£49,470,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Policy Connect Limited (7 quarters) Lodestone Oxford Limited (2 quarters) |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2029 | £49,470,000 £41,225,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | University of Manchester The University of Manchester | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £122,487,902 in 734 payments (over £25k) from Department of Health and Social Care, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (2018-04-05 to 2026-03-31). View full payment history →