TENDER: THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
TENDER THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR THE MILITARY BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PATHWAY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Reference
2026/S 000-053354
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £859,000 excluding VAT
- £1,030,800 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 a period to allow for 2 additional cohorts, not included in total contract 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 | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (Cost) |
As detailed in the ITT |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical (Non-cost Award Criteria) |
As detailed in the ITT |
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