--- title: "AR/VR Specialist" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2025-03-25" --- # AR/VR Specialist Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee11.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is seeking an AR/VR Specialist to collaborate with Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust in an initiative that aims to advance the understanding and application of extended reality (XR) technologies in healthcare. The procurement process is active, with specific attention to the development of a comprehensive analysis of the UK XR healthcare market (Lot 1), and the creation of a practical framework for deploying XR technologies within Merseycare's mental health services (Lot 2). Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 12:00 on April 11, 2025, with an enquiry period ending on April 4, 2025. This opportunity is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a project start date set for May 9, 2025, and an end date of October 31, 2025. The procurement method details indicate an open competition. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in XR technology, healthcare innovation, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in market analysis, technology framework development, and working within the NHS or healthcare markets will find this project particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or deepen their collaborative relationships with leading public institutions, potentially leading to further contracts and market expansion opportunities. ## Notice Through this project, University of Liverpool are working with Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust to build on and deepen the understanding of XR in the field. A specialist contractor(s) is sought to undertake analysis of XR in healthcare to better understand the UK market in terms of capabilities, size, scale, value and opportunities for future growth (Lot 1), and the development of a framework to be produced for use by MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust to deepen the existing healthcare use cases and opportunities for innovative uses of XR in the services offered by the Trust (Lot 2). ### Lot Information XR Healthcare Landscape Review A comprehensive mapping and analysis of the businesses, healthcare organisations and universities working with XR in healthcare. The review should provide a detailed understanding of the UK's capacity and capabilities, the size and scale of the market, its potential value and future growth. XR Framework Development for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Development of a practical Framework to guide the adoption and deployment of XR technologies within mental health service provision. This Framework should be informed by the Landscape Review, existing XR technology landscape reports, and relevant strategic documents. The Framework should, also, propose and define innovative XR prototypes (use cases), applicable to NHS mental health services, that can be developed with industry partners, then, practically trialled in real world settings with support from CHIL, the VEC and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. ### Planning Information The University of Liverpool is looking for suppliers to express an interest in the upcoming opportunity to bid for this tender. If you are interested then please register using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011081-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2025 at 11:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011081-2025 - 17 Mar 2025 at 16:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009739-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011081-2025 25th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009739-2025 17th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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