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title: "School of Medicine - VR Patient Simulation Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13b89619-fe9e-4e33-a7f8-43f282341e23"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# School of Medicine - VR Patient Simulation Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b89619-fe9e-4e33-a7f8-43f282341e23

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to procure virtual reality patient simulation software for its School of Medicine, aimed at enhancing student learning experiences. This procurement falls under the medical software package category (CPV code: 48180000) and has a projected value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to end on 23 March 2022, with the contract anticipated to start from 1 April 2022 and conclude on 1 September 2025. The delivery address for the software is located in Preston, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare technology and educational software, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The project requires innovative solutions that enhance medical training through virtual reality, making it an attractive proposition for companies engaged in developing high-tech educational products and medical software. Entering this competitive process could lead to establishing long-term relationships with a reputable educational institution, fostering further opportunities in the growing health education market.

## Notice

The School of Medicine are investing in some age specific virtual reality patient simulation software, to enhance the student learning experience. See attached document for more details and how to submit a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a24761b-0185-421e-9e6c-df2954202527 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 11:53 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a24761b-0185-421e-9e6c-df2954202527
- 17 Mar 2022 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b70f82e-c4c3-40f5-85f5-abef31dc8440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a24761b-0185-421e-9e6c-df2954202527
  18th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b70f82e-c4c3-40f5-85f5-abef31dc8440
  17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7eb6785-b3b5-4482-af06-5380520921ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed255994-38c1-4174-9544-58973b085f0e

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