Tender

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 12:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 16:32

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is seeking tenders for the provision of a Biomedical Science Academic Programme, specifically designed for the Military Biomedical Scientist Training Pathway. This procurement falls within the higher education services industry category and requires the delivery of an Institute of Biomedical Science accredited BSc (Hons) programme alongside various clinical modules. The tender process is currently active, having been initiated on 5th June 2026, with tenders needing to be submitted by 27th July 2026. Located in Lichfield, the Ministry of Defence mandates that the programme be accessible within 25 miles of B20 1AP or up to 45 miles for part-time, distance-based formats, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those with experience in biomedical or healthcare science education. Companies adept at delivering accredited programmes with clinical components and those familiar with military training requirements will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their educational offerings. The open procurement procedure invites competitive participation, with an emphasis on a balance of technical quality and cost considerations, making it ideal for businesses that can deliver high-value education services at competitive prices. The potential for contract renewal and additional cohorts further adds to the growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 5 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements. The successful Service Provider shall provide an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science/Healthcare Science programme and top-up modules. Clinical modules are to include Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Clinical Microbiology. The Service Provider shall provide an academic programme for up to 6 new full-time student entrants per annum plus top-up modules, for additional partially qualified students, as assessed by the IBMS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a period to allow for 2 additional cohorts, not included in total contract value above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053354-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£859,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£859,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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