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title: "PROVISION OF ASSOCIATE AMBULANCE PRACTITIONER ACCREDITATION FOR THE DEFENCE MEDIC TRAINING PROGRAMME"
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# PROVISION OF ASSOCIATE AMBULANCE PRACTITIONER ACCREDITATION FOR THE DEFENCE MEDIC TRAINING PROGRAMME

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4a42081-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Associate Ambulance Practitioner accreditation for the Defence Medic Training Programme was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, Scotland. This contract, identified by tender ID JFCA/0013, falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage has concluded with the award status marked as active. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1 April 2016, alongside a contract duration from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019, with a total contract value of £183,600. The procurement method employed was a selective approach using a restricted procedure.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational accreditation and training services, particularly those that focus on the healthcare sector. Companies that can demonstrate capacity to deliver high-quality accreditation aligned with UK Ambulance Trust standards will be well-suited to compete. This includes both established organisations and emerging providers within the education sector that aim to expand their offerings in defence training and qualification services.

## Notice

The Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training (DCHET) is seeking to accredit the Defence Medic programme with an Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) Level 4 qualification from Apr 16. The requirement is for an Awarding Organisation (the Provider) to accredit a Level 4 AAP award and to assure the award is accepted by UK Ambulance Trusts. This programme is to commence in Apr 2016 and provide an enduring solution. Key areas are summarised as follows: a.Provide DCHET with the learning outcomes to assist in the development of the AAP Level 4 module. b.Provide External Quality Assurance (EQA) for the AAP Level 4 didactic programme to satisfy the Provider's accreditation. c.Quality assure all summative examinations through the EQA process. The AAP training must meet the standards set by the Awarding Body and will be externally quality assured by them . The DCHET / Defence requirements for internal quality assurance as laid out in the DCHET Training Directive, will also form part of the IQA process. Additionally DCHET is also part of a 2nd and 3rd Party Audit programme conducted by SG Healthcare Delivery and Training, DHET, the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Office for Standards in Education (OfSTED).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26937727-ea34-4ac7-b6ea-fd6663826f35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,600 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURE (AWARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26937727-ea34-4ac7-b6ea-fd6663826f35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26937727-ea34-4ac7-b6ea-fd6663826f35
  25th May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8865869-ff00-4da2-90ab-7af1779476dc
  Contract JFC6A/0013

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