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title: "Provision of Simulated Patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046dcd"
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# Provision of Simulated Patients

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046dcd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Simulated Patients" was conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS). This process, classified under the industry category of "Health and first-aid training services" (CPV 80560000), involved the appointment of a company to provide simulated patients required for role play in teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills for the undergraduate Medicine programme. The procurement covered locations in Exeter (Devon) and Truro (Cornwall), with the final contract awarded in August 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract had a significant value of GBP 1,500,000. The process went through various stages, including tendering in June and awarding the contract to Peel Roleplay by October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health training services, particularly those with experience in educational role play and patient simulation. The successful appointment of Peel Roleplay highlights the demand for specialised SMEs in this sector. Companies that can offer innovative and realistic simulated patient services, particularly those with a substantial track record in educational environments, will find such tenders beneficial for business growth. With a considerable budget allocation and a focus on improving educational outcomes, this tender could act as a springboard for similar future opportunities in the healthcare education sector.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034975-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEEL ROLEPLAY |

## 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 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034975-2024
- 5 Jun 2024 at 17:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017517-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- http://www.peelroleplay.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82314&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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