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UK3

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS

  • First published: 17 February 2026
  • Last modified: 17 February 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-065543
Published by:
Ministry of Defence
Authority ID:
AA76012
Publication date:
17 February 2026
Deadline date:
02 April 2026
Notice type:
UK3
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting Autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements.The successful Service Provider shall provide clinical placements and registration portfolio within IBMS approved training laboratories, for military BMS trainees to attain the IBMS Certificate of Competence and HCPC registration. Clinical rotations are required in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology for up to 10 new trainee BMS per annum.The geographical considerations of this SoR and training are that the travelling time is not more than 25 miles from B20 1AP/Handsworth Wood, Birmingham either by:a. Public Transportb. Private vehicle

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting Autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements.

The successful Service Provider shall provide clinical placements and registration portfolio within IBMS approved training laboratories, for military BMS trainees to attain the IBMS Certificate of Competence and HCPC registration. Clinical rotations are required in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology for up to 10 new trainee BMS per annum.

The geographical considerations of this SoR and training are that the travelling time is not more than 25 miles from B20 1AP/Handsworth Wood, Birmingham either by:

a. Public Transport

b. Private vehicle

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

135108.00 GBP to 135108.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2033

Contracting authority

Ministry of Defence

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: DMS Whittington

Town/City: Lichfield

Postcode: WS14 9PY

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

NUTS code: UKG24

Email: carenza.price130@mod.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 80300000 - Higher education services

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

135108.00 GBP Excluding VAT

162129.60 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Option to extend for period covering 2 cohorts.

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

26 February 2026

Tender submission deadline

02 April 2026, 10:00AM

Enquiry deadline

13 March 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

21 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Tender must be submitted via DSP at www.contracts.gov.uk

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80300000 Higher education services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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