Tender

Foundation Simulation Training Virtual Reality - Health Education England (West Midlands)

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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08 Jun 2021 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Health Education England (the Commissioner) seeking to engage an organisation to provide Foundation Simulation Training Virtual Reality in the West Midlands. The tender, titled “Foundation Simulation Training Virtual Reality,” is currently in the open procurement stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th July 2021 at 12:00 noon. The contract period will commence on 31st August 2021 and will last for one year, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, contingent on annual review and available budget. The total financial envelope allocated for this service is £80,500 per year, and the industry classification is under education and training services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education technology and training services sectors, specifically those with experience in virtual reality solutions and simulation-based education. Companies that specialise in innovative training methodologies, particularly those that can provide scalable solutions to address capacity challenges exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, given the nature of the services required and the inclusive approach taken by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foundation Simulation Training Virtual Reality - Health Education England (West Midlands)

Notice Description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are looking to engage an organisation that will provide Foundation Simulation Training Virtual Reality (West Midlands). Health Education England are inviting bidders to submit a tender response to provide virtual reality training sessions for all Foundation year 1 Trainees working in the West Midlands. To successfully implement this, we require an individual license for all Foundation Year 1 doctors so that they can utilise the equipment that our Trusts have embedded in their simulation suites. This is designed to augment the existing physical simulation sessions by delivering the same techniques using new technology and allowing trusts to scale the delivery of simulation-based education for trainees without the need to significantly expand faculty. In addition, it helps overcome some of the capacity issues secondary to the COVID pandemic and social distancing. The virtual reality simulation has been widely adopted in other specialities and can bridge the gap between theory and practice immersing the learner in a realistic, dynamic, complex setting. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS80,500 exclusive of Vat per year. The contract period will be for 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further two years (1+1) subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 8th July 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c921fb15-831b-479c-b1f6-da16afbde396
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab552b6-1527-4703-85ff-e4bf53230dec
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
HEALTH EDUCATION 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 4PL
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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