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C001968 Immersive Virtual Reality Endoscopy room simulation for the rehearsal of non-technical skills and patient management decisions

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Education for Scotland, as a central purchasing body in the health industry, has recently awarded a contract for an Immersive Virtual Reality Endoscopy room simulation project to The VR Hive. The project involved the delivery of a 3D immersive interactive virtual simulation environment for clinical scenarios in Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £85,000, was signed on 7th February 2023, marking the successful completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs in the services sector, to engage in innovative projects within the healthcare industry. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and businesses interested in immersive technology solutions and healthcare simulation should consider partnering or bidding on such contracts. Key dates and deadlines should be closely monitored to seize business growth opportunities in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

C001968 Immersive Virtual Reality Endoscopy room simulation for the rehearsal of non-technical skills and patient management decisions

Notice Description

By completion of project the successful contractor will have delivered a 3D immersive interactive virtual simulation environment, in the form of an endoscopy procedure room, that will allow rehearsal of the clinical scenarios, dynamic problem solving and decision making encountered during a colonoscopy procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

By completion of project the successful contractor will have delivered a 3D immersive interactive virtual simulation environment, in the form of an endoscopy procedure room, that will allow rehearsal of the clinical scenarios, dynamic problem solving and decision making encountered during a colonoscopy procedure.

Renewal: NEs reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nhs.scot, tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE VR HIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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