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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Feb 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training," categorised under Education and Training Services. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 14th March 2025. The contract focuses on delivering a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours to train students as paramedics to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards. The training cohorts will begin in September 2025 and continue annually with an option for additional cohorts. The execution period for this framework agreement extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, within the UK. The procurement method for this open procedure entails both electronic and written submissions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for educational institutions or training providers equipped to deliver comprehensive training programs compliant with HCPC standards. Companies experienced in paramedic training, universities, and higher education institutions with robust healthcare training capabilities are well-suited to compete. The contract includes provisions for practical placement-based learning in collaboration with Ambulance Services or Trusts, offering consistent business and partnership opportunities throughout the contract's duration. Additionally, suppliers must adhere to specified cyber security controls as per DEF Stan 05-138 to engage with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement 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 proposed Contract shall be for 3 intakes of students and will include two optional intakes. Trainees are to begin training no later than September 2025 and thereafter annually. This is a framework agreement and therefore no business is guaranteed from the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement 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 Trainees are to begin training no later than Sep 25 and thereafter 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. https://contracts.mod.uk/go/288986920194E0B89E2A

Options: 1+1 additional Cohorts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dccd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004186-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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