--- title: "BCU-OJEU-50515 - PROVISION OF OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS NURSES COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT IN BCUHB" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034790" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034790" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034790.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034790.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-06-17" --- # BCU-OJEU-50515 - PROVISION OF OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) TRAINING FOR OVERSEAS NURSES COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT IN BCUHB Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034790 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034790) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034790.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on the provision of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) training for overseas nurses beginning employment in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This tender falls under the health services industry category and is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th July 2022. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the services will be carried out in locations including Ysbyty Gwynedd and Wrexham Maelor Hospital, with an anticipated contract duration of 360 days and potential extensions available for a further 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for companies specialising in healthcare training and education, particularly those with experience in nursing and clinical examinations. Businesses capable of providing robust training solutions tailored for overseas nurses would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The requirement for a mobile lithotripter service for urology procedures further opens avenues for related service providers looking to establish contracts within the public health sector. ## Notice Nursing makes up a major part of the BCUHB workforce, with 5850 posts currently established across the organisation. Nursing impacts every area of the Health Board, both in terms of geographical locations and clinical services. The Health Board are continuing to explore all available options to ensure that our nursing workforce is robust and resilient for the coming years. Overseas nurse recruitment is a tried and tested method to improve our vacancy rate and improve the quality and safety of the care we provide to patients across all clinical specialities and geographical regions of the Health Board. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Health Board wishes to commission the Provider to supply a full mobile lithotripter service in order to enable the delivery for approximately 120 Urology procedures in the treatment of renal and uretic stones. Services will provided at best value for money and the most effective, fair and sustainable use of finite resources based on current evidence and best practice. Each patient is seen three times for a procedure and has a follow-up visit after the third visit. This is performed as an outpatient service. This is run as a day service. The supplier must be prepared to manage the following patient mobility types as part of the service: -Walking -Wheelchairs The Provider staffing is to be as a minimum: -1 x Technician -1 x Lorry Driver The Provider will be expected to submit a clear project plan as part of the tender process which clearly demonstrates how they intend to staff the service and treat the required number of patients before the end of the contract. It is anticipated that patients will be brought in every 30/45 minutes It is anticipated that clinics will run as below: Ysbyty Gwynedd - approximately 8 hours, between 9:00am and 5pm (approximate). The provider's technician is expected to be there from 08:30am. 5 patients will be booked per half day session (10 for whole day). Patients are booked directly from the Urology Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Wrexham Maelor Hospital - approximately 4 hours, between 1pm and 5pm (approximate). The provider's technician is expected to be there from 12:30pm. 5 patients will be booked per clinic. Patients are booked directly from clinics by PABC (patient access booking centre). Renewal: 2 x 12 MONTH EXTENSIONS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016619-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST. ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Denbighshire | | Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33125000 - Urology, exploration devices - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2022 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016619-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121998 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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