Request for Proposal (RFP)
Specialized Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Partnership
Issued by: Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (SEMP)
Introduction & Mission
The Society of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (SEMP) is the premier professional organization dedicated to pharmacists practicing in emergency departments and urgent care settings. [cite_start]Our mission is to optimize medication management in high-acuity environments through education, research, and advocacy[cite: 5, 6].
SEMP is seeking a strategic partner to serve as our primary Continuing Education (CE) Provider. [cite_start]The ideal partner will provide the technical infrastructure and administrative support necessary to deliver high-level, ACPE-accredited clinical content to our membership of clinical specialists, residents, and board-certified pharmacists[cite: 7, 8].
RFP Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFP Release Date | February 2, 2026 |
| Question Submission Period | February 1 – February 15, 2026 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | March 4, 2026 (5:00 PM EST) |
| Selection Announcement | March 20, 2026 |
| Contract Effective Date | April 1, 2026 |
Scope of Services
[cite_start]The selected provider will facilitate a comprehensive educational program tailored to the needs of the EM pharmacist[cite: 10].
Accreditation & BCEMP Support
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- ACPE Accreditation: Must be an ACPE-accredited provider in good standing[cite: 12]. [cite_start]
- BPS Alignment: Preference for providers capable of facilitating BCEMP recertification credits[cite: 13].
Content Focus Areas
[cite_start]Reflecting the high-acuity nature of EM practice, including[cite: 15]:
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- Resuscitation (ACLS/PALS/BLS updates) [cite: 16] [cite_start]
- Toxicology & Envenomation [cite: 17] [cite_start]
- Trauma & Critical Care pharmacotherapy [cite: 18] [cite_start]
- RSI and Sedation [cite: 19] [cite_start]
- Neurological Emergencies [cite: 20] [cite_start]
- Disaster Preparedness [cite: 21]
Delivery Format
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- Live Education: Monthly webinars and/or live streaming of symposia[cite: 24]. [cite_start]
- On-Demand Library: Mobile-friendly LMS for asynchronous learning[cite: 25]. [cite_start]
- Interactive Learning: Case-based assessments and application modules[cite: 26].
Platform & Admin
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- Member Integration: SSO integration with SEMP database preferred[cite: 28]. [cite_start]
- CPE Monitor®: Automated credit transmission[cite: 29]. [cite_start]
- Reporting: Monthly reports on engagement and completion[cite: 30].
Submission Requirements
[cite_start]Proposals must include the following[cite: 32]:
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- Provider Profile: History of work with clinical specialty organizations and accreditation status[cite: 33]. [cite_start]
- Clinical Portfolio: Examples of previous EM or Critical Care content[cite: 34].
- Proposed Pricing:
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- Annual management/licensing fees [cite: 36] [cite_start]
- Per-user or per-credit pricing tiers [cite: 37] [cite_start]
- Fees for joint-providership of SEMP content [cite: 38]
Evaluation Criteria
[cite_start]SEMP will evaluate proposals based on the following[cite: 40]:
Ability to deliver "advanced practice" content[cite: 41].
Intuitive UI and seamless reporting[cite: 42].
Proven track record with BPS/BCEMP[cite: 43].
Competitive pricing tailored to a professional society's budget[cite: 44].
Submission Instructions
[cite_start]Proposals must be submitted by March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST[cite: 46].
Please send a single PDF file to the Education Committee Chair:
info@empharmacists.org [cite_start]Subject: RFP Response: SEMP CE Provider - [Company Name] [cite: 47]
Confidentiality & Rights
[cite_start]SEMP reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to negotiate terms[cite: 49]. [cite_start]All materials submitted will remain the property of SEMP[cite: 50].