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The Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard - Level 6

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 12:31

Award Notice
Planning

05 Oct 2024 at 08:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing the procurement process for the provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to the Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard. This initiative is designed to equip personnel with a Bachelor of Science Degree at Level 6, enabling registration as a paramedic. Located in mainland UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services. Initially initiated as a tender, the process has reached the award stage, with The University Of Lancashire being the successful supplier. The estimated value of the contract is £4,460,266.07, with the contract period starting from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period concluding on March 14, 2025.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in higher education and emergency medical training. Businesses capable of providing quality education and residential academic training for paramedics will find this procurement particularly fitting. Additionally, strong collaboration with ambulance services or trusts is essential. Although the procurement is tailored towards larger organisations due to its complexity and scope, SMEs interested in expanding their expertise in educational services for defence might find this project appealing. Adherence to cyber security standards specified in DEF Stan 05-138 is mandatory, ensuring protection against online threats for all engaged suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard - Level 6

Notice Description

The Authority requires a contract for the provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standard to be eligible to register as a paramedic. The successful Service Provider shall deliver a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6 to cover the following areas: 3 Intakes of students and will include an additional two optional intakes Up to a cohort of 20 students per year, annually. An additional 4 places may be requested per year Undertake a 2-year academic programme which recognises students' Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as students have completed Defence Medic (master course documents will be issued on request). This will enable students join the BSc pathway at the start of Year 2 Provide 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 Provide a nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Driving (CERAD) Provide Uniform/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the course Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at LOW (Reference: RAR- JH62AY5) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84c2d33b-dc97-44d3-9ef2-28e084b69f5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643ad586-8797-4174-a11a-5ab8b7fa27b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,460,266 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,460,266 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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
Rhean Phoenix
Contact Email
rhean.phoenix101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

Further Information

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