Award

Provision of Immersive Simulation Services

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Mar 2023 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2022 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System, has completed the procurement process for the provision of immersive simulation services. This tender falls under the services category and aims to introduce virtual reality simulation training to health and social care staff within the region. The contract has been awarded to Virtihealth Ltd with a total value of £195,060. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was signed on 12th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those offering specialist training services or immersive technology solutions, to engage with the NHS in Essex. Small or medium enterprises are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract. The innovative nature of the project, focusing on virtual reality training for healthcare professionals, offers a unique growth opportunity for companies with expertise in VR technologies and healthcare training. Interested parties should review the tender details for submission requirements and key dates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Immersive Simulation Services

Notice Description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (MSE ICS), invite interested parties to tender for a new contract that introduces immersive virtual reality simulation to health and social care training. The aim of the Service is to provide a platform for the development and access of locally created Virtual Reality (VR) simulation training to NHS health and social care staff working in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. This will be achieved through the awarding of the contract to one or more organisations to deliver the following: *An online platform to build and host VR simulation training *Training, guidance and support in the creation of VR simulation training scenarios and modules

Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (MSE ICS), invite interested parties to tender for a new contract that introduces immersive virtual reality simulation to health and social care training. The aim of the Service is to provide a platform for the development and access of locally created Virtual Reality (VR) simulation training to NHS health and social care staff working in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. This will be achieved through the awarding of the contract to one or more organisations to deliver the following: *An online platform to build and host VR simulation training *Training, guidance and support in the creation of VR simulation training scenarios and modules. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2Q8D7UY67N

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008207-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
stephen Allen
Contact Email
stephen.allen7@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7583674386

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD, ESSEX
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTIHEALTH

Further Information

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