--- title: "GB-LIVERPOOL: Simulated Patient Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2018-04-03" --- # GB-LIVERPOOL: Simulated Patient Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1705308a-a4b7-4e19-a1aa-12892c0af3d3.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is currently seeking proposals for the "Simulated Patient Service" tender, aimed at providing high-quality simulated patients for Communication for Clinical Practice sessions and clinical assessments such as OSCEs. This procurement falls under the entertainment services category and is located in the North West region of the UK. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions due by 20 April 2018 at 12 noon, and the contract period set to begin on 1 August 2018 and extend until 31 July 2021. The procurement method is open, allowing for a broad range of bidders, with an estimated contract value of GBP 500,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in training, education, or clinical simulations. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for simulated patient services and demonstrate the ability to manage high-quality interactions in clinical settings will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could lead to partnerships and further contracts within the university and broader healthcare market. ## Notice To provide high quality simulated patients for roles in Communication for Clinical Practice (CCP) sessions and standardised patients in clinical assessments such as Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and Liverpool Objective Clinical Assessment System (LOCAS). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 20/04/2018 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96635066-3980-438b-89b2-80f139c4004c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2018 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96635066-3980-438b-89b2-80f139c4004c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96635066-3980-438b-89b2-80f139c4004c 3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=310897751 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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