This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 12:16

Tender

29 Apr 2024 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Service Entry Medical Provision for RAF," classified under Services provided by medical personnel (CPV code 85141000). This contract involves providing Medical Practitioner services at Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the UK, including conducting screenings and medical examinations for potential recruits to both Regular and Reserve service branches. The procurement, valued at approximately £10,605,259, recently entered the Award stage and was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd on 1 October 2024. This open procedure covered multiple locations within the UK, and medical examinations are set to take place in suitably equipped premises, including mobile medical units within specified travel radii.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in medical services, particularly those with experience in electronic booking systems, genetic and SCT (Sickle Cell Trait) expertise, and social value contributions. The awarded contractor, Capita Business Services Ltd, underscores that large-scale providers with the capability for national service delivery and subcontracting are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses seeking growth in the defence sector, especially those able to meet the stringent suitability and technical capability criteria, will find opportunities in similar tenders facilitated by the Ministry of Defence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Service Entry Medical Provision for RAF

Notice Description

RAF Recruiting and Selection (R&S) have a requirement for the provision of Medical Practitioner services to the Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the country to carry out screening, booking and medical examinations, on potential recruits for Regular and Reserve service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RAF Recruiting and Selection (R&S) have a requirement for the provision of Medical Practitioner services to the Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the country to carry out screening, booking and medical examinations, on potential recruits for Regular and Reserve service. Medical Examinations shall be carried out at suitably equipped premises, including the use of mobile medical units, which should be within one hour's travelling time on public transport or within a 40-mile radius from the AFCO premises. Contact details shall be provided to each candidate on a case by case basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032046-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,605,259 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Capita Business Services Ltd

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