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title: "Utility of Live Tissue Training"
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# Utility of Live Tissue Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c307a46c-d296-4c14-8885-e4787711fa42

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the project "Utility of Live Tissue Training" to Karolinska Institute. The project falls under the research and development services category with a contract value of 28,384.96 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold) and the tender period ended on December 15, 2021. The contract period is from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2026, with key deadlines for deliverables spread over this period.

This opportunity for business growth in the medical education and trauma simulation field seeks suppliers who can provide facilities and academic supervision for a three-year PhD project focusing on live tissue training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research and development services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a chance for innovative simulation providers to contribute to the advancement of training practices within the medical field.

## Notice

This PhD proposal represents the first attempt to quantify the educational benefits of a controversial training modality that has historically been taken for granted. Research conducted within the field of medical education and specifically, trauma simulation, can be used to inform the training practices of the DMS and wider medical field. By quantifying the educational benefits of LTT, there will be a definitive framework for simulation innovators to work towards, particularly in the replacement of live tissue training. The Contractor will provide facilities and academic supervision for the period of this three year PhD, enabling the student to complete the following; Systematic review of current evidence (Paper 1) Dec 22 Perceptions of learners undertaking LTT (Paper 2) June 23 Evaluation of existing LTT programs (Papers 3/4 ) Sept 24 Outcome measures used in LTT (Thesis) Dec 24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da4e7af-889f-4e67-a669-a9404cab9efc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,384 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2022 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da4e7af-889f-4e67-a669-a9404cab9efc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da4e7af-889f-4e67-a669-a9404cab9efc
  7th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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