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(NU/1433-3) Immersive Virtual Reality intervention for anxiety: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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22 Oct 2019 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development and commercialisation of an immersive virtual reality intervention for anxiety is led by Newcastle University. This project, titled "(NU/1433-3) Immersive Virtual Reality intervention for anxiety," is classified under business and management consultancy services, with a contract value of £30,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been awarded to North East BIC on 22nd October 2019. The contract period will commence on 28th October 2019 and run until 30th April 2020. The project targets the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs that can provide virtual reality solutions and therapeutic training services tailored for the healthcare industry. Companies with expertise in developing immersive VR technology or those with consultancy capabilities in the health sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on a controlled therapeutic environment makes this project appealing to technology providers that can enhance mental health interventions, particularly for those targeting autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in both the UK and international markets.

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Notice Title

(NU/1433-3) Immersive Virtual Reality intervention for anxiety: Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

Professor Jeremy Parr and colleagues at Newcastle University and Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW) have developed a manualised modified Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) intervention to treat situation specific phobia in children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Training materials for health professionals have been created. The intervention is delivered over four sessions in an immersive VR room where the participant works with a therapist to gradually be exposed to their feared situation. The immersive room means there is no need for a headset or goggles and the participant and therapist can interact throughout. The treatment method is manualised and a training workshop for therapists has been designed and delivered successfully to over 20 therapists. To date the intervention has been delivered using an immersive virtual reality (VR) system developed by a local SME Third Eye Neurotech but there are many other VR providers who could also provide this function. This intervention has advantages over traditional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for situation specific phobia in individuals with ASD due to the ability to immerse the individual in their specific situation making them feel 'present' in the scenario. Real life graded exposure can be overwhelming for people with autism; the controlled environment of VR allows more effective therapy to take place. Published, peer reviewed evidence shows that the intervention has been shown to be feasible to deliver in the NHS, and acceptable to health professionals, children and adults and their relatives (in 41 children and 8 adults with autism spectrum disorder). The proposal is to create a New Co (as yet unnamed) to bring the intervention to market in the NHS and private medical market in the UK and elsewhere globally. A suitable executive will be engaged to carry out an options appraisal of the best business model for roll out of the modified CBT intervention and training package and the business model for provision of the necessary VR hardware for delivery. The main markets to be targeted initially are the UK, EU, US and Canada and Middle East with penetration into further markets in a progressive manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8902a54-aec7-4387-81f0-1bf34ad465b7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST BIC

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