Tender

Foundation Simulation Training - Virtual Reality Licenses - 2020 - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.548

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is initiating a tender for the "Foundation Simulation Training - Virtual Reality Licenses - 2020" on behalf of Health Education England. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry and is set in the East of England region, with a total contract value of £300,000 over a three-year period, starting from 1st May 2020 to 31st July 2023, with the option to extend for an additional year. Suppliers must submit their bids by the deadline of 31st January 2020 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method utilised for this process is an open procedure, meaning it is accessible to all qualified suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality technologies and educational training services, particularly those focused on simulation-based education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches may align well with the requirements specified. Engaging with this procurement could enhance the competitive edge of these businesses in the expanding market of healthcare training resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foundation Simulation Training - Virtual Reality Licenses - 2020 - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.548

Notice Description

**Authority have updated this notice - maximum contract value over three years is PS300,000 EXCLUDING VAT** NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision of Foundation Simulation Training - Virtual Reality Licenses. The HEE East of England local office has invested in the provision of simulation-based education across the region. From August 2018, each foundation trainee attends one full day equivalent of mandatory high-fidelity simulation. During these sessions, the trainees are immersed into a simulated clinical scenario in real-time (e.g. a deteriorating patient), followed by a debriefing session involving the trainees, facilitator and their peers. Feedback from these sessions has shown that this educational experience is well received by the trainees and improves their confidence in managing deteriorating patient For the 2019/2020 academic year HEE EOE Foundation School has introduced an innovative learning opportunity - virtual reality (VR) simulation for both FY1 and FY2 in the region. Licenses are required on an annual basis for this programme to be utilised. The contract period will be for three years. The Commissioner reserves the right to extend the contract y up to one further year. The contract value will be PS300,000 over a term of three years Mobilisation period 1st May to 1st August 2020. Service provided 2nd August 2020 to 1st August 2023. All figures are excluding VAT. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning Please access the ITT procurement documents for further information. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Friday 31 January 2020 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Foundation Simulation Training - Virtual Reality Licenses - 2020 - Health Education England - NHS/SoEPS/19.548, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. Additional information: All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bfca47c-74dd-44d7-af16-08f7aa08d58e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33b832c-2530-4e1e-a4dc-5e22c851a80b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
Laura Devine
Contact Email
laura.devine@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

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