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Simulation Enhanced Education in Primary Care

NHS ENGLAND

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22 May 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England successfully completed a procurement process for the "Simulation Enhanced Education in Primary Care" contract, focusing on VR-based training services for medical professionals in the East of England. This contract, under CPV codes for Education, Training, and Information Technology Services, was awarded to Digital Resilience UK Ltd for a one-year term starting from 1st June 2026, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement, valued at £225,000, was conducted through a selective call-off method under the LPP Immersive, Simulation and Related Technologies DPS. The process reached the award stage on 21st May 2026, and the awarded status became active shortly after.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focusing on innovative educational tools, VR technology, and IT services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities, as the selected supplier, Digital Resilience UK Ltd, highlights the success of smaller enterprises in competing for such contracts. Enterprises specialising in developing immersive learning hardware and software solutions can leverage their expertise to meet NHS England's requirements, fostering business growth through an association with a reputable public sector organisation.

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Notice Title

Simulation Enhanced Education in Primary Care

Notice Description

Managed Service for provision of VR-based training services for medical professionals within the East of England region. Requirement competed via further competition under the LPP Immersive, Simulation and Related Technologies DPS (Lot 1.2 - Immersive Learning Hardware). Awarded for a 1yr term, with an option to extend for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c66a0a90-2ba9-44ec-a6c6-f3c5ad300fb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e41178-755f-4097-b69b-628ae7e95b86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL RESILIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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