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Provision of a Military Psychiatry Credential

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Feb 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Military Psychiatry Credential" under a direct procurement method, specified as a single tender action (below threshold). This contract falls under the education and training services category, with the goal of ensuring Defence Medical Services (DMS) psychiatrists, both uniformed and civilian, are adequately trained for operational and peacetime roles. The contract was awarded to the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 14 February 2025, with the contract period running from 14 February 2025 to 13 February 2026. The procurement, valued at £35,500, will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale organisations specialising in educational and training services within the healthcare sector, particularly those with a focus on psychiatry, to expand their portfolios and reinforce their presence in the defence sector. Although this specific opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, it enables well-established institutions to build high-value relationships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further opportunities in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Military Psychiatry Credential

Notice Description

This is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirement to provide a military psychiatry credential to Defence Medical Services (DMS) psychiatrists (uniformed and civilian) to ensure they are competent for operational and peacetime roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5089de94-0a6c-403b-a7cd-ace89b1001ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f38d2285-cd6a-4710-98d7-f7411efd1327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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