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Sim & Skills - Sim EPR System

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jan 2026 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Sim & Skills - Sim EPR System" was conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under education and training services, involved the provision of a Simulation EPR System for use by the Medical Education Team for student doctors and nurses. The process followed a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Sim & Skills Limited. The contract commenced on 8th December 2025 and is set to conclude by 7th December 2026, with an overall value of £12,375, excluding VAT.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative simulation solutions for medical training. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver tailored educational tools and systems could find significant growth potential in securing partnerships with healthcare institutions looking to enhance their training capabilities. The process, being a direct award, highlights the importance of networking and pre-established relationships with public authorities in gaining such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sim & Skills - Sim EPR System

Notice Description

Simulation EPR System to be used by Medical Education Team for Student Drs and Nurses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£12,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Katie Doherty
Contact Email
katie.doherty4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIM & SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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