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Term Contract for the provision of Ninewells Patient Simulation Requirement

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is actively seeking tenders for a term contract titled "Term Contract for the provision of Ninewells Patient Simulation Requirement." This procurement falls under the Education industry category with the main focus on services at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee (Region UKM71). It involves the simulation of patient interactions, essential for medical education. The open procedure procurement, with a budget of £600,000, is in the Tender stage. Key dates include a submission deadline on 15th September 2025 and an anticipated award period beginning on 17th September 2025. The contract is initially set for two years, with potential extensions, reflecting its critical importance in supporting educational outcomes at the University's medical school.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical simulation services. Firms with experience in medical education and training simulations are well-placed to compete, particularly those offering innovative solutions to enhance the learning environment for students. The electronic submission process ensures ease of participation, and the sizeable contract value of £600,000 represents a substantial opportunity for well-qualified service providers to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Dundee. Engaging with this tender could not only provide substantial business for the winning firm but also position it as a leader in an essential sector of healthcare education.

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Notice Title

Term Contract for the provision of Ninewells Patient Simulation Requirement

Notice Description

Term Contract for the provision of Ninewells Patient Simulation Requirement

Lot Information

Lot 1

First-Generation Term Contract is required to provide a quick route to market for the provision of actors to support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. These services are required to simulate patient interactions during both teaching and summative assessment activities, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).The initial contract term will be two (2) years, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months, if required, at the sole discretion of the University and subject to ongoing satisfactory performance by the appointed Service Provider(s).. N/A

Renewal: Option to extend contract for years 3 and 4 subject to ongoing need and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806093
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545148
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Mary Kirkpatrick
Contact Email
m.y.kirkpatrick@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTC ROLE PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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