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OSCE Examinations for International Nurses

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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03 Oct 2024 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "OSCE Examinations for International Nurses." This tender falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code 80000000) and covers the provision of OSCE examinations to assess the clinical competence of international nurses. The contract, awarded to The University of Northampton, starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 31st August 2028. Key dates include the tender period end date on 31st August 2024 and the award notice publication date on 3rd October 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare training and clinical skills assessments. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not highlighted for this particular procurement, larger organisations with established infrastructure for healthcare education and clinical assessments would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with companies such as The University of Northampton could provide additional avenues for business expansion.

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Notice Title

OSCE Examinations for International Nurses

Notice Description

Provision of OSCE examinations for international nurses to assess clinical competence. Orders will be processed based on proximity and availability of approved centres

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e204078b-bb91-4580-86d2-f4cfede32678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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