---
title: "Provision of Simulated Patients for Brighton and Sussex Medical School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e6b"
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# Provision of Simulated Patients for Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e6b

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the provision of simulated patients for Brighton and Sussex Medical School. This contract, which is classified under medical education services, involves a specialized agency providing trained actors for medical education and assessment activities, such as GP simulated surgeries and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Located in Falmer, Brighton, the University acted as the buying organisation. The open competitive procedure led to the award announcement on 17th June 2026, with an initial contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, and the possibility of a three-year extension. The awarded contract, valued at £612,388.80, has been granted to Simactors Limited, a small or medium enterprise from Mitcham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the field of medical education services, particularly those capable of supplying professionally trained actors equipped to simulate patients. Such contracts can catalyse growth for SMEs like Simactors Limited, which can demonstrate expertise in this niche market. Competitive advantages include delivering high-quality realistic training scenarios essential for medical examinations and training. Companies experienced in similar educational service procurements and those with an agile, flexible approach to project delivery will find this type of tender particularly suitable to expand their portfolio and establish their credibility in the medical education landscape.

## Notice

For the provision of a specialist agency to provide trained actors ("Simulated Patients") for medical education and assessment activities, including GP Simulated Surgery and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 3 year extension after initial 3 year term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057332-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| Awards value | £510,324 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057332-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006612-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057332-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006612-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Notice URLs

- http://www.simactors.co.uk
- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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