---
title: "Provision of Immersive Simulation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038740"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038740.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-03-21"
---

# Provision of Immersive Simulation Services

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038740

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## Summary

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System, has completed the procurement process for the provision of immersive simulation services. This tender falls under the services category and aims to introduce virtual reality simulation training to health and social care staff within the region. The contract has been awarded to Virtihealth Ltd with a total value of £195,060. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was signed on 12th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those offering specialist training services or immersive technology solutions, to engage with the NHS in Essex. Small or medium enterprises are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract. The innovative nature of the project, focusing on virtual reality training for healthcare professionals, offers a unique growth opportunity for companies with expertise in VR technologies and healthcare training. Interested parties should review the tender details for submission requirements and key dates.

## Notice

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (MSE ICS), invite interested parties to tender for a new contract that introduces immersive virtual reality simulation to health and social care training. The aim of the Service is to provide a platform for the development and access of locally created Virtual Reality (VR) simulation training to NHS health and social care staff working in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. This will be achieved through the awarding of the contract to one or more organisations to deliver the following: *An online platform to build and host VR simulation training *Training, guidance and support in the creation of VR simulation training scenarios and modules

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (MSE ICS), invite interested parties to tender for a new contract that introduces immersive virtual reality simulation to health and social care training. The aim of the Service is to provide a platform for the development and access of locally created Virtual Reality (VR) simulation training to NHS health and social care staff working in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. This will be achieved through the awarding of the contract to one or more organisations to deliver the following: *An online platform to build and host VR simulation training *Training, guidance and support in the creation of VR simulation training scenarios and modules. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2Q8D7UY67N

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008207-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,060 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD, ESSEX |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTIHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008207-2023
- 22 Nov 2022 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033057-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://eput.nhs.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=769863044
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2Q8D7UY67N
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wickford%2C-Essex:-Specialist-training-services./2Q8D7UY67N
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wickford%2C-Essex:-Training-simulators./2Q8D7UY67N

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