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Provision of PG Diploma Aviation Medicine for the Defence Medical Academy

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process to secure a Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Medicine for the Defence Medical Academy, awarded to Kings College London. The procurement, categorised under education and training services, follows a restricted procedure above threshold value, with an overall budget of £600,000. The contract will run from 4th August 2025 to 2nd August 2030 and is based in the United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded on 28th July 2025, with the notice published on 29th July 2025, indicating the active status of the contract.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large-scale education and training service providers focusing on specialised areas like aviation medicine. Although smaller enterprises and VCSEs were not suited for this tender, large institutions with expertise in medical education can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and collaborate with esteemed organisations like the Ministry of Defence. Such engagements could enhance their reputation and provide long-term benefits through sustained partnerships and further contract opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of PG Diploma Aviation Medicine for the Defence Medical Academy

Notice Description

This is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) requirement to secure access to the Post Graduate Diploma to Aviation Medicine Course offered by Kings College London (KCL) to ensure DMS personnel are competent for operational and peacetime roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf1d0b5e-06cf-453c-af5c-32d4b3780e9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87f36a4-5628-42d1-add3-142e588214cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
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
Ana Cotfasa
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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