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title: "BMS Academic"
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# BMS Academic

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abb6da33-9fdb-45ad-8f16-e42bc9d62b71

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is seeking to deliver the BMS Academic programme, which involves the provision of military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council registration training. This contract, classified under adult education services at university level, is set to run until 1st May 2025, following an award made on 14th October 2021. The procurement method used for this opportunity was an open procedure, allowing any eligible provider to submit bids until the deadline of 28th June 2021. The contract has a total value of £499,500 and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialised in biomedical science and healthcare. Companies capable of delivering accredited BSc (Hons) programmes, particularly those experienced in Clinical Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, and Clinical Microbiology, would be well-suited to compete. The successful service provider will attract up to six new full-time students annually, providing a gateway for business growth in the higher education sector within the military healthcare landscape.

## Notice

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 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2021 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695fa39-4630-43fe-a462-a7e250619b7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,500 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695fa39-4630-43fe-a462-a7e250619b7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695fa39-4630-43fe-a462-a7e250619b7d
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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