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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 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:35

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 09:37

Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 08:23

Planning

09 May 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)" has been initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This procurement pertains to the education and training services industry and aims to assess the clinical competence of internationally educated nurses within NHS Wales. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Oxford Brookes University, with the contract period scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. As of 3rd November 2025, the procurement stage is complete, following an open procurement method under below-threshold competition regulation. The contract, valued at £79,400, was signed on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those experienced with healthcare assessments. Such contracts offer avenues for large-scale enterprises to establish partnerships within the healthcare sector, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The structured OSCE preparation and support programmes required by Health Boards like Swansea Bay and Aneurin Bevan further create opportunities for businesses that can provide skilled resources and materials for effective workforce integration. Companies focusing on vocational and health education services are particularly well-suited to compete in this field, given the focus on improving clinical competence among nurses.

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Notice Title

CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

Notice Description

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an assessment tool widely used across NHS Wales and the broader NHS to evaluate the clinical competence of internationally educated nurses and midwives. Health Boards, such as Swansea Bay, Powys, and Aneurin Bevan provide structured OSCE preparation and support programmes, demonstrating its integral role in workforce integration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05101a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070537-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£79,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
£79,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£79,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 May 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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