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title: "Service Entry Medical Provision for RAF"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0455e7"
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# Service Entry Medical Provision for RAF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0455e7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Service Entry Medical Provision for RAF," classified under Services provided by medical personnel (CPV code 85141000). This contract involves providing Medical Practitioner services at Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the UK, including conducting screenings and medical examinations for potential recruits to both Regular and Reserve service branches. The procurement, valued at approximately £10,605,259, recently entered the Award stage and was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd on 1 October 2024. This open procedure covered multiple locations within the UK, and medical examinations are set to take place in suitably equipped premises, including mobile medical units within specified travel radii.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in medical services, particularly those with experience in electronic booking systems, genetic and SCT (Sickle Cell Trait) expertise, and social value contributions. The awarded contractor, Capita Business Services Ltd, underscores that large-scale providers with the capability for national service delivery and subcontracting are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses seeking growth in the defence sector, especially those able to meet the stringent suitability and technical capability criteria, will find opportunities in similar tenders facilitated by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

RAF Recruiting and Selection (R&S) have a requirement for the provision of Medical Practitioner services to the Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the country to carry out screening, booking and medical examinations, on potential recruits for Regular and Reserve service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RAF Recruiting and Selection (R&S) have a requirement for the provision of Medical Practitioner services to the Armed Forces Career Offices (AFCOs) across the country to carry out screening, booking and medical examinations, on potential recruits for Regular and Reserve service. Medical Examinations shall be carried out at suitably equipped premises, including the use of mobile medical units, which should be within one hour's travelling time on public transport or within a 40-mile radius from the AFCO premises. Contact details shall be provided to each candidate on a case by case basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032046-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | £9,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,605,259 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032046-2024
- 29 Apr 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013797-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58048
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

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