Scope
Description
The requirement conists of the provision of an accredited, postgraduate-level programme of education, the successful completion of which is to confer the award of a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) in Defence Medical Leadership (total of 60 academic credits at Level 7). The programme is to consist of one year and three consecutively delivered 12-week modules each earning 20 credits, content of which is described and visualised below. The Contractor is to deliver a one cohort per year, comprising of 25 learners selected via an internal open Defence Medical Services application process of which the Contractor will form part of the selection panel.
Total value (estimated)
- £324,615 excluding VAT
- £389,538 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 20 April 2029
- Possible extension to 18 April 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
There are two (2) option years available to be invoked separately or together according to the Authority's needs at the time.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
The Tenderers must be able to award an accredited L7 PGCert Qualification.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Refer to ITT |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Refer to ITT |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A framework was considered initially however it was established that there was need to reach a wider supplier base.
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ana Cotfasa
Email: ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government