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title: "Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059af3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059af3

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Virtual Reality Pilot as part of NHS England funding to assess whether solutions can be identified to reduce and prevent falls in care home settings." This initiative, in collaboration with NHS England, will see the implementation of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in selected care settings in Northamptonshire to aid in falls prevention. The procurement falls under the services category and involves a direct method without competition, emphasizing community health services (CPV code: 85323000). The awarded contract, valued at £20,495, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026, covering locations within the UKF24 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative healthcare technologies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on virtual reality applications within the healthcare industry. The project is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge technology that can integrate seamlessly into care home environments to improve resident safety and wellbeing. Companies like Virtual Reality Therapies Ltd, which have already secured the contract, demonstrate a clear alignment with the project’s goals, showcasing how other similar enterprises can leverage such public funding opportunities to expand their market presence and showcase their technological advancements in real-world, impactful settings.

## Notice

The proposal outlines a targeted, evidence-informed pilot programme to implement immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology in two care settings in Northamptonshire, Thackley Green Reablement Centre (North Northants Council) and Southfields Residential Care Home (West Northants Council), as part of an NHS England-funded Falls Prevention initiative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056818-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,495 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL REALITY THERAPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056818-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056809-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056818-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056809-2025
  16th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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