Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065553
- 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 military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 5 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements.The successful Service Provider shall provide an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science programme and top-up modules. Clinical modules are to include Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Clinical Microbiology.The Service Provider shall provide an academic programme for up to 6 new full-time student entrants per annum plus top-up modules, for additional partially qualified students, as assessed by the IBMS.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 vehicleFor programmes delivered on a part time basis through distance learning and limited on site attendance this will be extended to 45 miles.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 5 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements.
The successful Service Provider shall provide an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science programme and top-up modules. Clinical modules are to include Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Clinical Microbiology.
The Service Provider shall provide an academic programme for up to 6 new full-time student entrants per annum plus top-up modules, for additional partially qualified students, as assessed by the IBMS.
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
For programmes delivered on a part time basis through distance learning and limited on site attendance this will be extended to 45 miles.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
858150.00 GBP to 858150.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2033
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
Lot value (estimated)
858150.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1029780.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 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 a period to allow for 2 additional 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
Coding
Commodity categories
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Parent category
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| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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