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Role Players for Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Exams Service

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of role players for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Exams Service. This contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, categorized as below threshold without competition. It marks the completion stage of the procurement and was signed on the 6th of August 2025, commencing on the 7th of August 2025 and concluding on the 6th of August 2026. The contract is valued at £14,407.20 gross. The procurement activity is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, within the services industry, specifically focusing on higher education services under CPV code 80300000.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational service provision, particularly those capable of providing specialised role-playing services for medical and clinical training examinations. The University of Birmingham, identified as a supplier in this contract, signifies that institutions or enterprises with expertise in educational and role-playing services could be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in innovative educational methods or partnerships with educational institutions may find this sector rewarding for expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Role Players for Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Exams Service

Notice Description

This is the service for the provision of role players for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Exams

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a12b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059298-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,006 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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