250334 - Contract for a Development Programme to Support Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to Prepare for the Common Registration Assessment

" This initiative focuses on the services industry, particularly training and pharmacy services, and involves delivering remote webinars, resources, and mock exams. The project is taking place in Belfast, UK, within the UK's Northern Ireland region. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, having been most recently updated on 19th December 2025.

Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 19th January 2026, with the award period concluding on 16th February 2026. This procurement follows an open procedure and the anticipated contract period starts on 1st May 2026, extending possibly up to 2033. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering educational content through remote platforms and excelling in technical service delivery.

Companies with expertise in educational webinars, resource creation, and examination simulation would be well-suited for this contract. There's a balance of 50% technical capability and 50% price criteria in the evaluation, highlighting the importance of methodology in delivering similar programmes, technical capability of staff, and flexibility. The contract offers prospects for recurring revenue with renewal options, allowing businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Queen's University Belfast, potentially expanding to other educational domains within the clinical education sector.