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Provision of Simulated Patients

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2024 at 11:19

Tender

05 Jun 2024 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Simulated Patients" was conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS). This process, classified under the industry category of "Health and first-aid training services" (CPV 80560000), involved the appointment of a company to provide simulated patients required for role play in teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for the undergraduate Medicine programme. The procurement covered locations in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall), with the final contract awarded in August 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract had a significant value of GBP 1,500,000. The process went through various stages, including tendering in June and awarding the contract to Peel Roleplay by October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those with experience in educational role play and patient simulation. The successful appointment of Peel Roleplay highlights the demand for specialised SMEs in this sector. Companies that can offer innovative and realistic simulated patient services, particularly those with a substantial track record in educational environments, will find such tenders beneficial for business growth. With a considerable budget allocation and a focus on improving educational outcomes, this tender could act as a springboard for similar future opportunities in the healthcare education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Simulated Patients

Notice Description

The University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) seeks to appoint a company to provide simulated patients in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall). The simulated patients will be required for role play in teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for the undergraduate Medicine programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) seeks to appoint a company to provide simulated patients in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall). The simulated patients will be required for role play in teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for the undergraduate Medicine programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046dcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034975-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEEL ROLEPLAY

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