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Single Lead Employer Model for Trainee Pharmacists

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park, Bath, UKK12, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Henry Prudden

Contact Email: henry.prudden@nhs.net

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
90000.0 GBP
Gross: 108000.0 GBP
Published
07 May 2025, 14:55
Deadline
21 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

RUH are looking to procure a Single Lead Employer Model for trainee pharmacists across Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire to address the region’s pharmacist shortage. The model aims to centralise employment, standardise salaries, terms, and training conditions, and increase placement consistency and quality.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019474-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 90,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 108,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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