AwardedAwarded 17 August 2026

Provision of Simulated Patients for Brighton and Sussex Medical School

University of Sussex(The) · Education

In brief

University of Sussex(The) awarded education work to Simactors Limited on 17 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £720,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Simactors Limited (SME)
3 bids received
£521,844
Awarded 16 June 2026
18 August 2026 to 31 August 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 006612-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057332-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078146-2026

About the buyer

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Awards

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From notice 006612-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 January 2026, last updated 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.