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title: "OSCE Examinations for International Nurses"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# OSCE Examinations for International Nurses

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb7082f6-cdd9-4dfd-a4f7-22ddc6277926

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "OSCE Examinations for International Nurses." This tender falls under the Education and Training Services industry category (CPV code 80000000) and covers the provision of OSCE examinations to assess the clinical competence of international nurses. The contract, awarded to The University of Northampton, starts on 1st September 2024 and ends on 31st August 2028. Key dates include the tender period end date on 31st August 2024 and the award notice publication date on 3rd October 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare training and clinical skills assessments. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not highlighted for this particular procurement, larger organisations with established infrastructure for healthcare education and clinical assessments would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with companies such as The University of Northampton could provide additional avenues for business expansion.

## Notice

Provision of OSCE examinations for international nurses to assess clinical competence. Orders will be processed based on proximity and availability of approved centres

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e204078b-bb91-4580-86d2-f4cfede32678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e204078b-bb91-4580-86d2-f4cfede32678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e204078b-bb91-4580-86d2-f4cfede32678
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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