TENDER: THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
TENDER THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Reference
2026/S 000-053363
Description
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a 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 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements.
The successful Service Provider shall provide clinical placements and registration portfolio within IBMS approved training laboratories, for military BMS trainees to attain the IBMS Certificate of Competence and HCPC registration. Clinical rotations are required in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology for up to 10 new trainee BMS per annum.
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Option to extend for period covering 2 cohorts, not included in total value above.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80300000 – Higher education services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 July 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 July 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The DSP Opportunity Listing including the Invitation to Tender can be found here:
Tenders are to be submitted through DSP: www.contracts.mod.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial (Cost) | Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical (Non-cost Award Criteria) | Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
United Kingdom
Email: carenza.price130@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG24 – Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority – central government