Pharmacy Access to Programme

Tender description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a Special Health Authority and sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts. HEIW have a leading role in the education, training, development, and shaping of the healthcare workforce, supporting high-quality care for the people of Wales. HEIW are an approved City and Guilds centre for the delivery of the PRPT Programme across Wales; the PRPT Programme is funded and delivered through an apprenticeship framework by the Welsh Government (WG). HEIW are seeking a provider(s) to fulfil a need for delivery of one or more qualifications, being GCSE or level 2 equivalent, which will allow candidates to meet the compulsory entry criteria for the HEIW Modern Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (PRPT). The compulsory entry criteria of the PRPT are for individuals to hold a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade C or above (or level 2 equivalent) including English, Maths, Science and also offer Digital Literacy. HEIW are looking for a provider that will be able to provide the above qualifications as detailed in the Instruction To Bidder documentation. Lot 1: Face to Face Delivery Face to Face Delivery - Lot 1 is further broken down into geographical sub-lots (therefore requiring face to face learning takes place within the geographical boundary of the Health Board) as demonstrated under table 1 below. The Contractor(s) will therefore be required to deliver education and training Services within the Geographic Boundaries of the Sub-lot(s) they are bidding for. It is the Contracting Authority’s intention to award one Contract per Sub-lot and as appropriate, Accordingly, each Sub-lot will be evaluated separately. Lot 2: Distance Learning Distance Learning - The Contractor is required to deliver the required qualification of Synchronous Learning and Asynchronous Learning to support those employed within NHS Wales and by providers to NHS Wales to achieve the required GCSE’s qualification. The Lot shall be awarded to one supplier and delivery requirement are detailed below: Via a virtual learning environment provide a distance learning approach: -Provide learning materials online. -This approach to learning should be supported with both synchronous and asynchronous learning activity. -Provide regular access to a dedicated tutor. -Provide access to Student forums and learning events. -Whilst on Placement, Students should be supported with synchronous learning activities. -The EP must allow Students to access a full online library service and support service.