Tender

BU142025 Medical School Actors

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 22:43

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University is actively procuring services through an open tender process for the project titled "BU142025 Medical School Actors". The focus is on securing a supplier capable of providing actors to simulate patient scenarios for the university's medical school, with an emphasis on enhancing practical simulations in exams, workshops, and health-related events. The procurement is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and falls under the category of entertainment services. With a budget estimated at £127,253, this procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being handled through eTenderWales. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 12th September 2025 and the final submission deadline set for 23rd September 2025. The project is based in Bangor, United Kingdom, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2025, running initially for two years with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in training and role-play services within educational contexts. Ideal candidates for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in delivering high-quality, realistic simulations and enhancing communication skills. The open competition procurement method encourages broader participation, offering a chance for businesses to collaborate with a leading educational institution. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in simulating authentic scenarios, providing flexibility in ad-lib performances and supporting educational outcomes which could make them fitting contenders for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

BU142025 Medical School Actors

Notice Description

Bangor University is seeking a supplier who can provide actors/role players to play simulated patients for practical simulations in exams, communications skills workshops and special allocated health days. The contract is to run for an initial period of 2 years with one potential extension of 12 months. CPV 92312100. The simulated actors will be required to play a number of roles, including but not limited to patients, carers and patient family members in order to support students on multiple courses at the University's North Wales Medical School. Courses which require actors include, but will not necessarily be limited to Medicine, Student Pharmacist and Physician's Associate. The contracting Authority is using eTenderWales to conduct this procurement process- the designated eTenderWales ITT reference is itt_116793

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has the option of 1x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05963b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054832-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,253 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£127,253 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2027 1-2 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
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mel Lone
Contact Email
c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01248382832

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

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