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title: "Provision of Simulated Patients"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Provision of Simulated Patients

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50087f2c-4600-428a-abd9-50321af318d1

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Simulated Patients" for use in the teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for their undergraduate Medicine programme. This tender is classified under the Health and first-aid training services category. The procurement method is open, and the contract period commenced on 2 March 2020, with a completion date set for 1 March 2024. The service is to be delivered primarily in Exeter, Devon, and Truro, Cornwall. The tender period concluded on 11 February 2020, and the organisation welcomes bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contracting opportunity provides a substantial avenue for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in training services and role-play scenarios in educational settings. Companies with experience in healthcare training, simulation services, or those offering educational resources may find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The active award of the contract to Peel Roleplay highlights a competitive environment, encouraging other businesses to innovate and improve service offerings to participate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) seeks to appoint a company to provide simulated patients in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall). The simulated patients will be required for role play in teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for the undergraduate Medicine programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6decd7-25d7-4530-b66e-53bf15fe242b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEEL ROLEPLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2020 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6decd7-25d7-4530-b66e-53bf15fe242b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6decd7-25d7-4530-b66e-53bf15fe242b
  16th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31639&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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