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title: "EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691704

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the provision of clinical vet student experience services to Inglis Veterinary Centres. The title of the tender is 'EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience'. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This opportunity falls under the industry category of services in the education sector. The contract has been awarded, with a total value of £231,000. The buying organization is the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This contracting process by the University of Edinburgh offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the veterinary services sector, specifically those providing clinical education services. The tender stage has been completed, and Inglis Veterinary Centres emerged as the successful supplier. Businesses with expertise in clinical veterinary practice and education are well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. The awarded contract aims to enhance the student experience in clinical vet practice for undergraduate students, creating a mutually beneficial opportunity for the chosen supplier and contributing to the growth of their business.

## Notice

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is looking to provide a structured clinical rotation of clinical vet practice (in small animal practice) for undergraduate students in the final years of the BVM and S degree programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The main business objectives are: (i).To provide clinical placements for small groups of students at the Practice, each group to be stationed at the Practice premises for a period of 1 week (5 days ) for core rotations and 2 weeks (10 days) for selective rotations. Students will be expected to spend the majority of their time on clinical activities with the veterinary staff of the Practice. Veterinary staff will ensure that students are actively involved in clinical procedures and that the educational value from each case is maximised through full explanation and open discussion as well as ensuring that students are given a significant level of case responsibility. It is recognised that case load in Vet practice can be unpredictable. Although there is no requirement for Practice staff to provide scheduled didactic tutorials, it is expected that when case load is low, students on the placement will either be engaged in tutorials or employed under guidance in an educationally valid way. This might include, among other activities, communications with clients, appropriate maintenance of equipment, or assisting in the preparation of invoices or reports. (ii). Consultation and caseload experience The university expects the following range of activities to be covered during the student placements: Consultation times minimum 20 minutes (ideally 30 mins or longer) Canine Consultation per week min of 30 Feline consultations per week min of 10 Other species consultations per week min of 10 Potential surgical procedures per week min of 10

Renewal: Potential 2x 12 month extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460780 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £231,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INGLIS VETERINARY CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85200000 - Veterinary services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460780
- 29 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447151

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447151
  EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is looking to provide a structured clinical rotation of clinical vet practice (in small animal practice) for undergraduate students in the final years of the BVM and S degree programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460780
  EC0969 - Clinical Vet Student Experience - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is looking to provide a structured clinical rotation of clinical vet practice (in small animal practice) for undergraduate students in the final years of the BVM and S degree programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691704
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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