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title: "Simulated Patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Simulated Patients

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e4

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently engaging in a procurement process for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and ad-hoc acting services, primarily within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The procurement falls under the medical education services industry category and is valued at £1,375,000. The main service location will be the John Bull Building in Plymouth, with additional services required at Torbay Hospital in Torquay and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. This open-procedure tender is at the 'Tender' stage with a submission deadline of 22nd November 2024, following which the award period starts immediately on the same day. The contract period is set to commence on 19th December 2024 and conclude on 18th December 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education services, particularly those with expertise in providing simulated patient services and acting roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in healthcare training, medical simulations, and education support services would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement could not only provide significant financial rewards but also bolster the business's portfolio with a prestigious contract from a renowned educational institution, the University of Plymouth. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare education sector are encouraged to participate in this open procedure.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth wishes to enter into a contract for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and for ad-hoc acting services. The main requirement will be from within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The services are required at the John Bull Building , Plymouth for the main part. However, two further sites are included in the service requirement. Torbay Hospital in Torquay , and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton . A smaller service for simulated patients may be required for ad-hoc acting services by other faculties or departments, although this cannot be guaranteed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth wishes to enter into a contract for the provision of Simulated Patients (SP) and for ad-hoc acting services. The main requirement will be from within the Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School. The services are required at the John Bull Building , Plymouth for the main part. However, two further sites are included in the service requirement. Torbay Hospital in Torquay , and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton . A smaller service for simulated patients may be required for ad-hoc acting services by other faculties or departments, although this cannot be guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034467-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,375,000 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034467-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86929&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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