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Provision of Paramedic Training - Level 6

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Feb 2022 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the provision of Paramedic Training at Level 6, which includes training personnel to a standard necessary for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as paramedics. The tender was awarded on 2nd February 2022, with the contract period extending until 31st January 2027. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is approximately £3,026,211. Training will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom and will engage multiple intakes of students over several years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those with the capability to deliver accredited academic programmes in collaboration with higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in providing emergency ambulance driver training or educational services relevant to paramedic training. Collaborating with the Ministry of Defence on this project could enhance a business's reputation and open doors for future contracts in the health and education sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paramedic Training - Level 6

Notice Description

The Authority had a requirement for a medical personnel Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6. The contract is for 3 intakes of students and will include an additional two option intake years. Personnel will be trained to such a standard as to be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic. The Contractor must enable students to undertake a 3-year academic programme which reflects that students have existing qualifications and experience to enable them to receive Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) to enable them to enter the BSc pathway. The Contractor shall deliver the requirement by providing residential academic and practical placement-based learning through a named University or Higher Education Institution (HEI) and Ambulance Service(s) or Ambulance Trusts within mainland UK. The Contractor shall provide a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent Emergency Ambulance Driver Training (EADT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4432c36e-6977-4ae4-bad3-c12ae09d86f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d470cd9-f933-4b57-8a55-e1717e9b2ac5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,026,211 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,026,011 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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