Award

BMS Academic

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

19 Jan 2022 at 14:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is seeking to deliver the BMS Academic programme, which involves the provision of military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council registration training. This contract, classified under adult education services at university level, is set to run until 1st May 2025, following an award made on 14th October 2021. The procurement method used for this opportunity was an open procedure, allowing any eligible provider to submit bids until the deadline of 28th June 2021. The contract has a total value of £499,500 and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialised in biomedical science and healthcare. Companies capable of delivering accredited BSc (Hons) programmes, particularly those experienced in Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, and Clinical Microbiology, would be well-suited to compete. The successful service provider will attract up to six new full-time students annually, providing a gateway for business growth in the higher education sector within the military healthcare landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMS Academic

Notice 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 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2021 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abb6da33-9fdb-45ad-8f16-e42bc9d62b71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695fa39-4630-43fe-a462-a7e250619b7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2021 - 1 May 2025 3-4 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
James Nugent
Contact Email
james.nugent104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01543 434 723

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4DW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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