Tender

Simulated Patients

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently engaging in a procurement process for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and ad-hoc acting services, primarily within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The procurement falls under the medical education services industry category and is valued at £1,375,000. The main service location will be the John Bull Building in Plymouth, with additional services required at Torbay Hospital in Torquay and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. This open-procedure tender is at the 'Tender' stage with a submission deadline of 22nd November 2024, following which the award period starts immediately on the same day. The contract period is set to commence on 19th December 2024 and conclude on 18th December 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education services, particularly those with expertise in providing simulated patient services and acting roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in healthcare training, medical simulations, and education support services would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could not only provide significant financial rewards but also bolster the business's portfolio with a prestigious contract from a renowned educational institution, the University of Plymouth. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare education sector are encouraged to participate in this open procedure.

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Notice Title

Simulated Patients

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth wishes to enter into a contract for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and for ad-hoc acting services. The main requirement will be from within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The services are required at the John Bull Building , Plymouth for the main part. However, two further sites are included in the service requirement. Torbay Hospital in Torquay , and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton . A smaller service for simulated patients may be required for ad-hoc acting services by other faculties or departments, although this cannot be guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth wishes to enter into a contract for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and for ad-hoc acting services. The main requirement will be from within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The services are required at the John Bull Building , Plymouth for the main part. However, two further sites are included in the service requirement. Torbay Hospital in Torquay , and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton . A smaller service for simulated patients may be required for ad-hoc acting services by other faculties or departments, although this cannot be guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034467-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Kim Steer
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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