Scope
Reference
BU142025
Description
Bangor University is seeking a supplier who can provide actors/role players to play simulated patients for practical simulations in exams, communications skills workshops and special allocated health days. The contract is to run for an initial period of 2 years with one potential extension of 12 months. CPV 92312100.
The simulated actors will be required to play a number of roles, including but not limited to patients, carers and patient family members in order to support students on multiple courses at the University's North Wales Medical School. Courses which require actors include, but will not necessarily be limited to Medicine, Student Pharmacist and Physician's Associate.
The contracting Authority is using eTenderWales to conduct this procurement process- the designated eTenderWales ITT reference is itt_116793
Total value (estimated)
- £127,253 excluding VAT
- £159,066 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 October 2025 to 20 October 2027
- Possible extension to 20 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract has the option of 1x 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
Contract locations
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bangor University are using eTenderWales to conduct this procurement process, which can be found at: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Sub-criteria: 1. Simulating Real Life Situations (20%) 2. Ad-lib & Unscripted Responses (10%) 3. Resource Plan (5%) 4. Supporting Student Communication Skills (5%) 5. Providing Feedback (5%) |
Quality | 45.00% |
| Service Delivery | Quality | 30.00% | |
| Commercial | Price | 20.00% | |
| Data Protection | Quality | 5.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPM-4795-PZBG
Finance Office
Bangor
LL57 2TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mel Lone
Telephone: 01248382832
Email: c.lone@bangor.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bangor.ac.uk
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales