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CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2024 at 07:52

Award

28 Sep 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, has completed a tender process for a two-year contract titled "CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)" in the services category of education and training. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was granted to Ulster University, with a contract value of £370,000, signed on 28th September 2023. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, and a standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days was observed before final contract award.

This tender for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the education and training sector, particularly those with experience in conducting international recruitment programs. Companies with expertise in delivering healthcare training to international professionals and those capable of expanding workforce and services within a healthcare setting are well-suited to compete. The location for service delivery is in the UK, specifically targeting the region of UKL22. Interested businesses should consider the unique award criteria of this tender, focusing on both qualitative and commercial aspects, with a 50/50 weighting for evaluation.

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Notice Title

CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board and Cardiff Local Authority who require a two year contract for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations OSCE.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWSSP Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre Trust is seeking to procure Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), to deliver the international recruitment program, to attract international healthcare professionals to Wales to enrich and expanded the workforce and services provided within the Health Board

Procurement Information

Due to a number of issues experienced by Cardiff and Vale health board with other universities when booking and attaining places for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) due to them being unable to accommodate the volume of examinations required for the health boards. Due to this the health board is looking to award to Ulster University due to university flexibility and spaces for the examinations that the health board requires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0405ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020714-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Michael Butler
Contact Email
michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921508291

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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