Scope
Reference
US_24359
Description
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 3 year extension after initial 3 year term
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80320000 - Medical education services
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 1:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:30pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 65% |
| Commercial | Price | 35% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Issue of ITP and tender documents to tenderers, presentations and negotiations with preferred bidder.
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
- Companies House: RC000672
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVT-1568-HWWM
Sussex House
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9RH
United Kingdom
Email: c.beeny@sussex.ac.uk
Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government