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title: "Provision of Simulated Patients"
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# Provision of Simulated Patients

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d9efb9-c7b5-491c-b3a5-6dbc7c49bad4

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## Summary

The University of Exeter Medical School has awarded a contract for the provision of simulated patients in the South West of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall). This service, which falls under the industry category of Health and First-aid Training Services (CPV: 80560000), focuses on supporting the teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for undergraduate medicine students. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure with the contract awarded on 25 July 2024. The contract period begins on 1 September 2024 and ends on 31 August 2028, with a total value of £1,500,000. The buyer is the University of Exeter, and the supplier is Peel Roleplayer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those experienced in providing role-play and simulation scenarios for educational purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability for such organisations. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning four years, ensures sustainable business growth and potential for further collaborations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality simulated patient experiences are well-suited to compete in this field. The open procurement method indicates a transparent and competitive selection process.

## 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/8060026b-51b7-464e-9c67-e6b28bbd3eab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 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 | £1,500,000 |
| 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 ROLEPLAYER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
- 80561000 - Health training services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8060026b-51b7-464e-9c67-e6b28bbd3eab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8060026b-51b7-464e-9c67-e6b28bbd3eab
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82314&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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