Sim Converse - Online Training Platform for Student Nurses

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a service titled "Sim Converse - Online Training Platform for Student Nurses." The award was made on 17th June 2026 and the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2027. Situated in Basildon, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, targeting the healthcare sector. The process was carried out as a "direct" procurement method, which was below the threshold and conducted without open competition, complying with specific "light touch" regime standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating in the education technology and healthcare training sectors. The contract focuses on leveraging AI conversation simulations to advance communication skills among third-year nursing students. Large-scale training service providers with expertise in innovative educational platforms would find this an opportune market entry point. The awarded supplier, DYMAXION TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD, highlights a successful match of tech-driven training services in an international context, showcasing potential for similar businesses to target collaborations in healthcare education initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sim Converse - Online Training Platform for Student Nurses

Notice Description

Sim Converse - Online Training Platform for Student Nurses Sim Converse - Online Training Platform for Student Nurses Scenario based AI conversation teaching for third year nurse students in clinical placements to help bridge deficit in communication skills that we see via the CQC and Patient Experience surveys Simulation hours count towards placement hours for the students 12 months initial trial period (Externally Funded by NHSE)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057110-2026
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

DYMAXION TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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