Award

Contract for 7 Virtual Reality Modules of Learning (Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality Project)

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for 7 Virtual Reality Modules of Learning" was awarded to Swansea University on 11th July 2023. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is currently active. Swansea University, located in Swansea, UK, is the buying organization in the Education industry category. The contract involves the development of virtual reality modules for healthcare training, with a deadline for project completion set for December 2023 following an award in June 2023.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses, especially in the technology and education sectors, to compete for the development of innovative virtual reality learning solutions. Companies experienced in simulation-based learning and digital education are well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement method used is an open procedure, presenting a fair chance for businesses of various sizes to engage with Swansea University. The business potential lies in providing cutting-edge technology solutions for healthcare training, aligning with the university's educational objectives.

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Notice Title

Contract for 7 Virtual Reality Modules of Learning (Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality Project)

Notice Description

The Swansea University Programme (SUSIM) for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board has been successful in their bid for a Higher Education Council Funded Virtual Reality Project "Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality" which is an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke immersive learning curriculum using the medium of Virtual Reality to address growing clinical education challenges with innovative solutions. Swansea University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science is proposing an interprofessional simulation-based learning Virtual Reality (VR) solution to support Higher Education healthcare training needs and expand essential clinical content sessions, using an innovative and active learning approach. This system will align with key simulation-based learning standards and ensure the option to provide both a learner-led and facilitated package of curricula options within a state-of-the-art platform, with purpose-built tools and templates to support the delivery of this project. The award funding is for the period of 2023 with a requirement to commit the funding allocation by awarding this contract by June 2023 where the successful supplier achieves the project deliverables by the end of December 2023, i.e. a minimum of 7 (seven) Modules of Learning over 7 (seven) months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science is proposing an interprofessional simulation-based learning Virtual Reality (VR) solution to support Higher Education healthcare training needs and expand essential clinical content sessions, using an innovative and active learning approach. This system will align with key simulation-based learning standards and ensure the option to provide both a learner-led and facilitated package of curricula options within a state-of-the-art platform, with purpose-built tools and templates to support the delivery of this project.. The award funding is for the period of 2023 with a requirement to commit the funding allocation by awarding this contract by June 2023 where the successful supplier achieves the project deliverables by the end of December 2023, i.e. a minimum of 7 (seven) Modules of Learning over 7 (seven) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-130476
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James Thomas, Sue Davies
Contact Email
j.r.g.thomas@swansea.ac.uk, procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792295890, +44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RESCAPE INNOVATION

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR433118
    Tender for 7 Virtual Reality Modules of Learning (Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality Project) - The Swansea University Programme (SUSIM) for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board has been successful in their bid for a Higher Education Council Funded Virtual Reality Project "Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality" which is an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke immersive learning curriculum using the medium of Virtual Reality to address growing clinical education challenges with innovative solutions. Swansea University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science is proposing an interprofessional simulation-based learning Virtual Reality (VR) solution to support Higher Education healthcare training needs and expand essential clinical content sessions, using an innovative and active learning approach. This system will align with key simulation-based learning standards and ensure the option to provide both a learner-led and facilitated package of curricula options within a state-of-the-art platform, with purpose-built tools and templates to support the delivery of this project. The award funding is for the period of 2023 with a requirement to commit the funding allocation by awarding this contract by June 2023 where the successful supplier achieves the project deliverables by the end of December 2023, i.e. a minimum of 7 (seven) Modules of Learning over 7 (seven) months.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL443491
    Contract for 7 Virtual Reality Modules of Learning (Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality Project) - The Swansea University Programme (SUSIM) for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board has been successful in their bid for a Higher Education Council Funded Virtual Reality Project "Virtual Reality a Welsh Reality" which is an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke immersive learning curriculum using the medium of Virtual Reality to address growing clinical education challenges with innovative solutions. Swansea University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science is proposing an interprofessional simulation-based learning Virtual Reality (VR) solution to support Higher Education healthcare training needs and expand essential clinical content sessions, using an innovative and active learning approach. This system will align with key simulation-based learning standards and ensure the option to provide both a learner-led and facilitated package of curricula options within a state-of-the-art platform, with purpose-built tools and templates to support the delivery of this project. The award funding is for the period of 2023 with a requirement to commit the funding allocation by awarding this contract by June 2023 where the successful supplier achieves the project deliverables by the end of December 2023, i.e. a minimum of 7 (seven) Modules of Learning over 7 (seven) months.

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