Scope
Reference
DMS- Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker English Apprenticeship (ST0217)
Description
The Ministry of Defence / Army announce an upcoming contracting opportunity, for a six year contract commencing 1st Aug 26, to support and supplement the delivery of the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker English Apprenticeship (ST0217) to the Defence Medical Services (Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force) Medics and Health Care Assistants. This is a two-year apprenticeship with the majority of training delivered by the tri-Services acting as an Apprenticeship Employer-Provider with a tri-Service initial military 'foundation medic' programme delivered to all apprentices at the Defence Medical Academy, Lichfield, followed by completion of the apprenticeship at military units UK wide.
There is a requirement for an APAR registered Provider to supplement the military training delivery of the apprenticeship, provide Functional Skills training where required, support Apprentices (for example by conducting progress reviews and EPA preparation), create and manage DfE compliant learner records. Full definition of the requirement will be in the Uk4 Tender notice. A Bidders Briefing session is planned to be held at the Defence Medical Academy (Litchfield) on the 11 Sep 2025 with details on how to secure a place provided in the Tender Notice. Places are limited and you can pre-register your interest in attending by email to ArmyIDEV-Apprenticeship-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 June 2025
Engagement process description
Prior to release of the full ITT, the Authority wishes to gauge the level of market interest from potential providers wishing to bid for this procurement, based on the scope and estimated value(s) as detailed within this Notice. As such, the Authority hereby requests that any interested parties register their preliminary interest by sending an email to the following address: armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 19th June 2025.
Please note that for the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition and companies who do not register their preliminary interest will still be free to attend the Bidders Conference (as detailed below) and will still be able to tender against the future ITT.
A Bidders Briefing session is planned to be held at the Defence Medical Academy (Litchfield) on the 11 Sep 2025 with details on how to secure a place provided in the Tender Notice. Places are limited and you can pre-register your interest in attending by email to ArmyIDEV-Apprenticeship-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
21 March 2026
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government