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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 014005/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK3: Planned Procurement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: DMS Whittington
Town: Lichfield
Region: Staffordshire CC
Postal code: WS14 9PY
Country: United Kingdom

Email: carenza.price130@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
Tender must be submitted via DSP at www.contracts.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-065553

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short 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.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
1,029,780
Value (excluding VAT)
858,150
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
80300000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
858,150
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-08-01 00:00
End
2031-08-31 23:59
Duration
5 years 1 month
Possible extension
2033-08-31 23:59
Extended duration
7 years 1 month
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for a period to allow for 2 additional cohorts

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-02-26 23:59

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-03-13 12:00
Estimated award decision date
2026-05-21 23:59

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-04-02 10:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-02-16 16:32