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VR Headset, Wales AP Pilot

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, UK, has completed its procurement process for VR headsets as part of the Wales AP Pilot. The tender, titled "VR Headset, Wales AP Pilot," falls under the services category with a specific focus on probation services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The procurement process initiated as a tender and advanced to the award stage, with Magic Horizons GmbH, based in Neufahrn, Germany, being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 18th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 16th March 2026, with a total contract value of €12,000.

This procurement process presents opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses involved in VR technology and services, particularly those focusing on wellbeing and probation services. The nature of the tender, aimed at enhancing probation services through VR technology, is well-suited for innovative companies specialising in immersive solutions and healthcare. Since the procurement was direct, with a light-touch special regime, businesses that offer unique and effective solutions of this nature are poised to benefit from such public sector opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

VR Headset, Wales AP Pilot

Notice Description

VR Headsets Wellbeing, 4 units, NEW delivered direct,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06673e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGIC HORIZONS

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