Scope
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
Total value (estimated)
- £135,108 excluding VAT
- £162,129.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for period covering 2 cohorts.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
26 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 April 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender must be submitted via DSP at www.contracts.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 May 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
United Kingdom
Email: carenza.price130@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government