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Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator" aimed at enhancing medical education. The awarding of this contract, valued at £24,990, began on 17th March 2026 and runs until 16th March 2027. The procurement was conducted directly under a "below threshold - without competition" method focusing on education and training services in Basildon, United Kingdom. The award signifies the Trust's commitment to integrating innovative technology into their medical training programmes.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual reality technologies applicable to the medical and education sectors. Large-scale companies with expertise in educational simulator development might find similar tenders appealing due to the growing demand for advanced educational tools in public healthcare institutions. The successful supplier, Vantari VR from the United States, exemplifies the competitive advantage held by businesses equipped to deliver specialised virtual reality solutions that bolster medical student training and outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator

Notice Description

Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator for Medical Students

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024022-2026
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
Large

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
£24,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£24,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

VANTARI

VANTARI VR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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