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title: "CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05101a"
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# CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05101a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)" has been initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This procurement pertains to the education and training services industry and aims to assess the clinical competence of internationally educated nurses within NHS Wales. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Oxford Brookes University, with the contract period scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. As of 3rd November 2025, the procurement stage is complete, following an open procurement method under below-threshold competition regulation. The contract, valued at £79,400, was signed on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those experienced with healthcare assessments. Such contracts offer avenues for large-scale enterprises to establish partnerships within the healthcare sector, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The structured OSCE preparation and support programmes required by Health Boards like Swansea Bay and Aneurin Bevan further create opportunities for businesses that can provide skilled resources and materials for effective workforce integration. Companies focusing on vocational and health education services are particularly well-suited to compete in this field, given the focus on improving clinical competence among nurses.

## Notice

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an assessment tool widely used across NHS Wales and the broader NHS to evaluate the clinical competence of internationally educated nurses and midwives. Health Boards, such as Swansea Bay, Powys, and Aneurin Bevan provide structured OSCE preparation and support programmes, demonstrating its integral role in workforce integration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070537-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,400 |
| Lots value | £79,400 |
| Awards value | £79,400 |
| Contracts value | £79,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070537-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059547-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 08:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034575-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 15:31 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020197-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070537-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059547-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034575-2025
  24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020197-2025
  9th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=332793
  The purpose of this pack is to give potential suppliers the opportunity to express their interest on the upcoming tender in relation to CAV Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) requirement. The pack will give suppliers a general understanding of the requirement for them to make the decision to pursue this to Tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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