Scope
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)
- £858,150 excluding VAT
- £1,029,780 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a period to allow for 2 additional 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