Award

715348451 Provision of the Defence Medical Leadership Programme (DMLP)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 13:47

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Provision of the Defence Medical Leadership Programme (DMLP)" to the University of Cumbria. This contract involves delivering an accredited, postgraduate programme of education, culminating in a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Defence Medical Leadership. Spanning from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2029, with potential extensions, the programme will support one cohort of 25 learners annually. Having completed the award stage as of 9th February 2026, this open procedure tender falls under the education and training services category, highlighting a significant procurement by a central government public authority located in Lichfield, United Kingdom. A standstill period is scheduled until 18th February 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth in the educational services sector, particularly for institutions capable of delivering high-level academic programmes. The programme’s focus on leadership within defence medical services caters well to large educational bodies with experience in postgraduate certifications. As the contract encourages broad participation, businesses interested in public sector collaborations to enhance their portfolio and capabilities within government frameworks will find this tender advantageous. Additionally, the open procurement method allowed diverse entities to participate without prequalification, promoting fair competition among potential suppliers.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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