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title: "Provision of Paramedic Training - Level 6"
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# Provision of Paramedic Training - Level 6

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4432c36e-6977-4ae4-bad3-c12ae09d86f9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the provision of Paramedic Training at Level 6, which includes training personnel to a standard necessary for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as paramedics. The tender was awarded on 2nd February 2022, with the contract period extending until 31st January 2027. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is approximately £3,026,211. Training will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom and will engage multiple intakes of students over several years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those with the capability to deliver accredited academic programmes in collaboration with higher education institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in providing emergency ambulance driver training or educational services relevant to paramedic training. Collaborating with the Ministry of Defence on this project could enhance a business's reputation and open doors for future contracts in the health and education sectors.

## Notice

The Authority had a requirement for a medical personnel Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6. The contract is for 3 intakes of students and will include an additional two option intake years. Personnel will be trained to such a standard as to be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic. The Contractor must enable students to undertake a 3-year academic programme which reflects that students have existing qualifications and experience to enable them to receive Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) to enable them to enter the BSc pathway. The Contractor shall deliver the requirement by providing 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. The Contractor shall provide a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent Emergency Ambulance Driver Training (EADT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d470cd9-f933-4b57-8a55-e1717e9b2ac5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,026,211 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,026,011 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d470cd9-f933-4b57-8a55-e1717e9b2ac5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d470cd9-f933-4b57-8a55-e1717e9b2ac5
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a27a5ba6-924a-4ecc-b282-4ab5f44fdc63

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