Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-065553
- Published by:
- Ministry of Defence
- Authority ID:
- AA76012
- Publication date:
- 06 June 2026
- Deadline date:
- 27 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- 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.
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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
859000.00 GBP to 859000.00GBP
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
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)
859000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1030800.00 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 a period to allow for 2 additional cohorts, not included in total contract value above.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical (Non-cost Award Criteria)
Description
As detailed in the ITT
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial (Cost) 60%
Description
As detailed in the ITT
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 July 2026, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
03 July 2026, 15:00PM
Date of award of contract
10 August 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The DSP Opportunity Listing including the Invitation to Tender can be found here:https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61171Tenders are to be submitted through DSP: www.contracts.mod.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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