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Impacted Fetal Head Training Resources

NHS England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 12:17

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Oct 2025 at 15:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Oct 2025 at 12:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, initiated a tender process for "Impacted Fetal Head Training Resources," procuring goods such as simulators and training tools. The procurement method was a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Located in London, NHS England completed the contract with supplier Limbs & Things Limited based in Bristol. The procurement process started with an award in October 2025, and the contract continued until March 2026, with a possibility of a six-month extension. This procurement process was crucial to support key training initiatives across the United Kingdom.

This contract opens avenues for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical training equipment and simulators to align with technical demands for bespoke training solutions. Companies offering innovative, high-quality simulators akin to those supplied by Limbs & Things could find opportunities to engage in future NHS tenders, provided they can meet strict technical specifications and performance standards critical to the NHS's training and operational goals. The contract demonstrates the NHS's commitment to enhancing medical training through specialised resources, creating room for growth and collaboration with suppliers meeting these precise needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impacted Fetal Head Training Resources

Notice Description

National Enhanced Caesarean Section Module Baby PROMPT Flex Birthing Simulator PROMPT Flex Delivery to specified trusts

Procurement Information

Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons and provided there are no reasonable alternatives, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£474,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

NHS ENGLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Limbs & Things Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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