The Provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council Paramedic Standard - Level 6
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (education & training): The Provision of. By Ministry OF Defence. Awarded to The University Of Lancashire (GBP 4.5M, Feb 2026).
This is a services contract in the education and training and health and medical services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.5 million.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Authority requires a contract for the provision of Tri-Service Medical Personnel Training to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standard to be eligible to register as a paramedic.
The successful Service Provider shall deliver a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6 to cover the following areas:
3 Intakes of students and will include an additional two optional intakes
Up to a cohort of 20 students per year, annually.
An additional 4 places may be requested per year
Undertake a 2-year academic programme which recognises students' Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) as students have completed Defence Medic (master course documents will be issued on request). This will enable students join the BSc pathway at the start of Year 2
Provide residential academic and practical placement-based learning through a named University or Higher Education Institution (HEI) and Ambulance Service(s) or Ambulance Trusts within mainland UK
Provide a nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Driving (CERAD)
Provide Uniform/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the course
Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract.
The Authority has determined the level of risk at LOW (Reference: RAR- JH62AY5) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 17, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: 712907450. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has issued 906 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 682 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 6 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
The University Of Lancashire was awarded the contract for £4,460,266. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 712907450 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to The University Of Lancashire. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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