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BCU-OJEU-50515 - PROVISION OF OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS NURSES COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT IN BCUHB

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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17 Jun 2022 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on the provision of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) training for overseas nurses beginning employment in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This tender falls under the health services industry category and is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th July 2022. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the services will be carried out in locations including Ysbyty Gwynedd and Wrexham Maelor Hospital, with an anticipated contract duration of 360 days and potential extensions available for a further 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for companies specialising in healthcare training and education, particularly those with experience in nursing and clinical examinations. Businesses capable of providing robust training solutions tailored for overseas nurses would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for a mobile lithotripter service for urology procedures further opens avenues for related service providers looking to establish contracts within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

BCU-OJEU-50515 - PROVISION OF OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS NURSES COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT IN BCUHB

Notice Description

Nursing makes up a major part of the BCUHB workforce, with 5850 posts currently established across the organisation. Nursing impacts every area of the Health Board, both in terms of geographical locations and clinical services. The Health Board are continuing to explore all available options to ensure that our nursing workforce is robust and resilient for the coming years. Overseas nurse recruitment is a tried and tested method to improve our vacancy rate and improve the quality and safety of the care we provide to patients across all clinical specialities and geographical regions of the Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board wishes to commission the Provider to supply a full mobile lithotripter service in order to enable the delivery for approximately 120 Urology procedures in the treatment of renal and uretic stones. Services will provided at best value for money and the most effective, fair and sustainable use of finite resources based on current evidence and best practice. Each patient is seen three times for a procedure and has a follow-up visit after the third visit. This is performed as an outpatient service. This is run as a day service. The supplier must be prepared to manage the following patient mobility types as part of the service: -Walking -Wheelchairs The Provider staffing is to be as a minimum: -1 x Technician -1 x Lorry Driver The Provider will be expected to submit a clear project plan as part of the tender process which clearly demonstrates how they intend to staff the service and treat the required number of patients before the end of the contract. It is anticipated that patients will be brought in every 30/45 minutes It is anticipated that clinics will run as below: Ysbyty Gwynedd - approximately 8 hours, between 9:00am and 5pm (approximate). The provider's technician is expected to be there from 08:30am. 5 patients will be booked per half day session (10 for whole day). Patients are booked directly from the Urology Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Wrexham Maelor Hospital - approximately 4 hours, between 1pm and 5pm (approximate). The provider's technician is expected to be there from 12:30pm. 5 patients will be booked per clinic. Patients are booked directly from clinics by PABC (patient access booking centre).

Renewal: 2 x 12 MONTH EXTENSIONS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016619-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33125000 - Urology, exploration devices

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
James Parry
Contact Email
james.l.parry@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366809

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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