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715348451 Provision of the Defence Medical Leadership Programme (DMLP)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Feb 2026 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at DMS Whittington, Lichfield, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the Defence Medical Leadership Programme (DMLP). This contract involves offering an accredited postgraduate-level educational programme, culminating in a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate, across one cohort per year, for 25 learners. The University of Cumbria, based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract to deliver these services. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, which reflects the Ministry’s commitment to a transparent bidding process, aiming to ensure value through both price and quality criteria. The contract period commences on 20th April 2026 and runs until 20th April 2029, with options to extend further. It involves an investment of £280,000, noting opportunities for renewal.

This procurement contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for large institutions and organisations positioned to deliver educational and training services at a postgraduate level. Given that the tender required the capability to award an accredited Level 7 PGCert qualification, educational institutions and training providers with relevant accreditation and resources to deliver high-quality programmes will find this prospect appealing. The open procurement procedure allows entities with strong educational foundations and the potential to contribute to professional leadership development within Defence Medical Services to expand their portfolio and engage with the Ministry of Defence's central government operations. The structured programme provides a stable, multi-year engagement with the possibility of renewal, enabling long-term planning and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715348451 Provision of the Defence Medical Leadership Programme (DMLP)

Notice Description

The requirement conists of the provision of an accredited, postgraduate-level programme of education, the successful completion of which is to confer the award of a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) in Defence Medical Leadership (total of 60 academic credits at Level 7). The programme is to consist of one year and three consecutively delivered 12-week modules each earning 20 credits. The Contractor is to deliver a one cohort per year, comprising of 25 learners selected via an internal open Defence Medical Services application process of which the Contractor will form part of the selection panel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two (2) option years available to be invoked separately or together according to the Authority's needs at the time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026109-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£324,615 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£324,615 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Postcode Area
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

University of Cumbria

Further Information

Notice Documents

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