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Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:04

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings." This initiative, in collaboration with NHS England, will see the implementation of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in selected care settings in Northamptonshire to aid in falls prevention. The procurement falls under the services category and involves a direct method without competition, emphasizing community health services (CPV code: 85323000). The awarded contract, valued at £20,495, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026, covering locations within the UKF24 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative healthcare technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on virtual reality applications within the healthcare industry. The project is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge technology that can integrate seamlessly into care home environments to improve resident safety and wellbeing. Companies like Virtual Reality Therapies Ltd, which have already secured the contract, demonstrate a clear alignment with the project’s goals, showcasing how other similar enterprises can leverage such public funding opportunities to expand their market presence and showcase their technological advancements in real-world, impactful settings.

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Notice Title

Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings

Notice Description

The proposal outlines a targeted, evidence-informed pilot programme to implement immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology in two care settings in Northamptonshire, Thackley Green Reablement Centre (North Northants Council) and Southfields Residential Care Home (West Northants Council), as part of an NHS England-funded Falls Prevention initiative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059af3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056818-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL REALITY THERAPIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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