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Virtamed Training, Service and Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust focuses on the "Virtamed Training, Service and Support" contract, operating within the services industry category. Located in Leicester, United Kingdom, the procurement method used was a direct approach, which did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The contract has reached the award stage, with a completion date of 9th February 2026. The contract period spans from 10th February 2026 to 31st January 2029, offering a 3-year agreement with fixed pricing. The total contract value is £72,000, with services provided by VirtaMed AG, a large supplier based in Zurich, Switzerland.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in training services, such as those providing training simulators or related support and maintenance. Businesses with expertise in the healthcare sector, especially those experienced in working with central government public authorities like NHS Trusts, would be well-suited to benefit from similar contracts. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for businesses maintaining established relationships with public institutions looking for streamlined processes and timely delivery of services.

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Notice Title

Virtamed Training, Service and Support

Notice Description

Virtamed training simulator, service and support maintenance contract; a 3-year agreement with fixed pricing invoiced annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011344-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Van-Ristell
Contact Email
uhl-tr.procurementmailbox@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03003031573

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTAMED

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