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title: "Provision of Simulated Patients - UOE/2017/070/WH"
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# Provision of Simulated Patients - UOE/2017/070/WH

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50f1cf1d-bcc9-412d-9bcf-4d78e571bc28

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting an open procurement process for the tender titled "Provision of Simulated Patients - UOE/2017/070/WH". This initiative aims to secure simulated patients for clinical training in the medical curriculum at the University’s facilities in Exeter, Devon, and Truro, Cornwall. The tender was published on 21st December 2017, and submissions are due by 17th January 2018. The estimated contract value is £65,000, with a minimum requirement of £60,000, covering delivery addresses across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and will last until 1st February 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the education and training services industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare training and simulation services. Actors and firms with experience in providing educational support, especially in clinical environments, would be well-positioned to compete. This is a great opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in health services and artistic role-play domains, contributing to the training of future medical professionals.

## Notice

Exeter of University - 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 two parts of the undergraduate's BMBS curriculum: the communication skills course and clinical examinations. The University of Exeter Medical School requires actors to simulate patients for the following categories: 1. One to one and small group teaching in a variety of formats 2. Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4a88b7-538b-44c8-8f81-6eec6678086b |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4a88b7-538b-44c8-8f81-6eec6678086b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af4a88b7-538b-44c8-8f81-6eec6678086b
  21st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22740&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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