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Procuring for VR-based soft skills training platform for nursing Students

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for a VR-based soft skills training platform intended for nursing students. The contract, awarded on 27 June 2025, aims to enhance communication, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and employability skills through immersive, AI-driven simulations. The procurement falls under the industry category of educational software packages, and the contract value is approximately £116,640 excluding taxes. Notably, the procurement method was a direct award without competition, classified as below threshold, reflecting its streamlined nature. Digital Energy Group Limited, based in Stonehaven, has been chosen as the supplier for this initiative, with the platform's services set to commence on 20 July 2025 and expected to run until 19 July 2028.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for companies in the educational technology and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in virtual reality and AI-enhanced learning solutions. Businesses equipped to offer innovative and scalable training platforms stand to benefit from collaborations with educational institutions seeking to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into their curriculum. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those aiming to consolidate their presence in the public sector or educational market, would find such projects conducive to achieving business expansion and cultivating strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Procuring for VR-based soft skills training platform for nursing Students

Notice Description

SHU is procuring a VR-based soft skills training platform for 2,000 users that uses immersive, AI-driven simulations to develop communication, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and employability skills for Nursing students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036153-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL ENERGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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