Planning

RFI for The Provision of Military Operational Specialist Team Training (MOSTT) - Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 12:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2025 at 17:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "RFI for The Provision of Military Operational Specialist Team Training (MOSTT) - Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training". This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with additional classification in surgical specialist services. The training aims to prepare military surgeons and perioperative care practitioners for damage control surgery in austere environments. Potential suppliers should note that the engagement end date is on 17th February 2025. This is a market engagement phase, seeking input from suppliers about the potential provision of the service.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in surgical training and logistics. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. The training program requires the capacity to deliver a 6-table cadaver course over three days, with provisions for up to 24 candidates and faculty, alongside secure and efficient logistic management. Ideally, businesses with experience in advanced medical training facilities, logistics management, and a capability to replicate military-standard environments are best suited to compete. Engaging in this process could result in significant business growth and the establishment of long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for The Provision of Military Operational Specialist Team Training (MOSTT) - Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training

Notice Description

Deploying military surgeons and perioperative care practitioners require training to deliver military damage control surgery in austere environments. This type of surgery is not practiced in civilian UK facilities or taught through training programs. The Military Operational Specialist Team Training (MOSTT) Course delivers contextualised cadaveric surgical skills training to deploying surgeons and perioperative care practitioners. Aims: - To teach whole body damage control surgery as it is delivered in the military environment. - Develop team working between surgeons and perioperative care practitioners to deliver technical surgical skills alongside complex decision making in an austere environment. Methodology: Cadaveric based training for surgeons and perioperative care practitioners. The course covers major cavity damage control surgery procedures, peripheral injury to the limbs, junctional injuries, head and neck trauma. Senior military surgical faculty deliver a robust programme of technical training based on real life military cases, with aspects of assessment and feedback to improve individual and team performance. Materiel in terms of surgical equipment and consumables reflect those of the deployed environment to improve the immersive of nature of the course. Basic requirements: - Capacity to deliver a 6 table/cadaver course over 3 days planned at 2 courses per year with the ability to expand to 4 courses appear if operational requirement dictates. - Capacity for 24 candidates and 12 faculty to have an adjacent rest area with catering over 3 days. - Ability to manage logistic requirements of the course. Please refer to the PDF attachment (713759454 - MOSTT RFI) for more detailed information regarding this RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dda9347-fcc8-417c-9be3-098a54d14c91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a859e10-63b6-48c7-9fc9-59715cdb7ad5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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