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title: "The Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard - Level 6"
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# The Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard - Level 6

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c2d33b-dc97-44d3-9ef2-28e084b69f5a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing the procurement process for the provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to the Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard. This initiative is designed to equip personnel with a Bachelor of Science Degree at Level 6, enabling registration as a paramedic. Located in mainland UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services. Initially initiated as a tender, the process has reached the award stage, with The University Of Lancashire being the successful supplier. The estimated value of the contract is £4,460,266.07, with the contract period starting from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period concluding on March 14, 2025.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for institutions specialising in higher education and emergency medical training. Businesses capable of providing quality education and residential academic training for paramedics will find this procurement particularly fitting. Additionally, strong collaboration with ambulance services or trusts is essential. Although the procurement is tailored towards larger organisations due to its complexity and scope, SMEs interested in expanding their expertise in educational services for defence might find this project appealing. Adherence to cyber security standards specified in DEF Stan 05-138 is mandatory, ensuring protection against online threats for all engaged suppliers.

## Notice

The Authority requires a contract 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, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643ad586-8797-4174-a11a-5ab8b7fa27b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,460,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,460,266 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643ad586-8797-4174-a11a-5ab8b7fa27b6
- 5 Oct 2024 at 08:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbf351c-52cc-447c-bc32-aa2983e686de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/643ad586-8797-4174-a11a-5ab8b7fa27b6
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbf351c-52cc-447c-bc32-aa2983e686de
  5th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dbddddd-c90e-4973-872a-caa208780091

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