Award

Aids for Medical Training

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Worcester, located in Worcester, UK, involved the acquisition of aids for medical training, falling under the industry category of medical equipment. The process, identified by the title "Aids for Medical Training," reached the award stage, with the contract beginning on 4th April 2025 and concluding on 4th May 2025. This procurement utilised a direct procurement method, characterised as 'below threshold - without competition'. The completed contract is valued at £47,200 and the goods were set to be delivered within the UKG12 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical training aids and equipment. It highlights a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs like Limbs & Things Ltd, who successfully secured the contract. Businesses capable of providing high-quality medical models or similar products could find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their market share. The absence of competition in this procurement process suggests further prospects for specialised, niche providers able to meet specific demand requirements directly.

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Notice Title

Aids for Medical Training

Notice Description

Variety of training models purchased

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034021-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 4 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMBS & THINGS

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