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Provision of Simulated Patients for Brighton and Sussex Medical School

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LOCATION

Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom

VALUE

£720,000

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 12:30

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80320000

REFERENCE

006612-2026

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Original Tender 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).
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender summaries.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The bidding entity must be a specialist agency.
  • The bidding entity must be capable of providing trained actors, specifically referred to as "Simulated Patients."
  • The bidding entity must be able to deliver services for medical education activities.
  • The bidding entity must be able to deliver services for medical assessment activities.
  • The bidding entity must be able to support GP Simulated Surgery activities.
  • The bidding entity must be able to support Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
  • The bidding entity must be able to provide services to Brighton and Sussex Medical School, operating under the University of Sussex.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate the capability to provide trained "Simulated Patients" suitable for medical education and assessment.
  • Demonstrate expertise in facilitating medical education activities.
  • Demonstrate expertise in facilitating medical assessment activities.
  • Demonstrate expertise in supporting GP Simulated Surgery scenarios.
  • Demonstrate expertise in supporting Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
  • The quality aspect of the proposed service will account for 65% of the overall evaluation score.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The proposed price for the services will account for 35% of the overall evaluation score.
  • The bid must align with an estimated contract value of £720,000 for the entire contract duration.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 23 February 2026 at 12:30:00+00:00.
  • Bids are expected to be submitted through the Proactis Supplier Network.
  • The submission must clearly address both the quality (65% weighting) and price (35% weighting) criteria for evaluation.

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Lot L-1
General InformationL-1.html
Summary:
This document is a login page for the Proactis Supplier Network, providing access to tender opportunities and outlining the platform's cookie policy.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006612-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a specialist agency to provide trained simulated patients for medical education and assessment activities at the University of Sussex.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006612-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS Release Package providing structured data about the tender for a specialist agency to supply simulated patients for medical education and assessment at the University of Sussex.
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Official PDF Version
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006612-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice invites specialist agencies to bid for a £720,000 contract to provide trained "Simulated Patients" for medical education and assessment activities at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, with submissions due by 23 February 2026 and evaluation based on 65% quality and 35% price.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender demonstrates good clarity and fairness in its requirements and evaluation criteria, but is significantly hampered by the inaccessibility of a critical tender document and some missing legal details.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds in the AI summary and the failed download of the official PDF document raise concerns about full legal compliance and transparency.

•No specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed in AI summary
•Official PDF Version failed to download
Clarity80/100

The service description and AI-extracted eligibility and technical requirements are clear and unambiguous. Evaluation criteria (65% quality, 35% price) are specified, despite a conflicting automated flag. However, the absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds reduces overall clarity.

•No specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed
•Contradiction between AI summary and automated flag regarding evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are well-defined. However, the critical 'Official PDF Version' document failed to download, which likely contains essential detailed information. Additionally, details on how the tender is 'Divided into Parts' are missing, and mandatory exclusion grounds are not fully specified.

•Official PDF Version failed to download
•Missing details on how the tender is 'Divided into Parts'
Fairness85/100

The tender provides a disclosed value, reasonable submission period, and transparent evaluation criteria. Electronic submission is supported, promoting equal access. The primary fairness concern is the failed download of the 'Official PDF Version', which prevents all bidders from accessing complete information.

•Official PDF Version failed to download, hindering full document access
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported, and key contract dates and duration are clearly specified. However, the inability to access the 'Official PDF Version' is a significant practical barrier for potential bidders.

•Official PDF Version failed to download
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. While there are minor inconsistencies (e.g., missing codes, 'Value Classified: Yes' vs. disclosed value, conflicting automated flags), the core information remains consistent and understandable, especially with the AI-extracted details clarifying some automated flags.

•Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
•Contradiction between 'Value Classified: Yes' and disclosed value
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

•No explicit green procurement criteria
•No explicit social aspects mentioned

Strengths

Clear service description and specific eligibility/technical requirements
Transparent evaluation criteria (65% quality, 35% price)
Electronic submission supported via Proactis Supplier Network
Reasonable submission period (28 days)
Key financial and timeline information provided

Concerns

Critical 'Official PDF Version' document failed to download, hindering full access
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds in the AI summary
Inconsistencies between automated 'Issues/Flags' and AI-extracted requirements
No explicit mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects
Details on how the tender is 'Divided into Parts' are missing

Recommendations

1. Ensure all critical tender documents, especially the 'Official PDF Version', are accessible and downloadable.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documentation.
3. Harmonize information across all tender components to eliminate contradictions and improve data consistency.

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