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title: "THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065553"
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# THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065553

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is seeking tenders for the provision of a Biomedical Science Academic Programme, specifically designed for the Military Biomedical Scientist Training Pathway. This procurement falls within the higher education services industry category and requires the delivery of an Institute of Biomedical Science accredited BSc (Hons) programme alongside various clinical modules. The tender process is currently active, having been initiated on 5th June 2026, with tenders needing to be submitted by 27th July 2026. Located in Lichfield, the Ministry of Defence mandates that the programme be accessible within 25 miles of B20 1AP or up to 45 miles for part-time, distance-based formats, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those with experience in biomedical or healthcare science education. Companies adept at delivering accredited programmes with clinical components and those familiar with military training requirements will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their educational offerings. The open procurement procedure invites competitive participation, with an emphasis on a balance of technical quality and cost considerations, making it ideal for businesses that can deliver high-value education services at competitive prices. The potential for contract renewal and additional cohorts further adds to the growth prospects for successful bidders.

## 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 5 intakes completing the full degree programme starting autumn 2026 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a period to allow for 2 additional cohorts, not included in total contract value above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053354-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £859,000 |
| Lots value | £859,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053354-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:32 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014005-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053354-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014005-2026
  16th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61171
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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