---
title: "Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c27"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066c27.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c27

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## Summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator" aimed at enhancing medical education. The awarding of this contract, valued at £24,990, began on 17th March 2026 and runs until 16th March 2027. The procurement was conducted directly under a "below threshold - without competition" method focusing on education and training services in Basildon, United Kingdom. The award signifies the Trust's commitment to integrating innovative technology into their medical training programmes.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual reality technologies applicable to the medical and education sectors. Large-scale companies with expertise in educational simulator development might find similar tenders appealing due to the growing demand for advanced educational tools in public healthcare institutions. The successful supplier, Vantari VR from the United States, exemplifies the competitive advantage held by businesses equipped to deliver specialised virtual reality solutions that bolster medical student training and outcomes.

## Notice

Med Ed Basildon - Vantari Virtual Reality Simulator for Medical Students

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,990 |
| Contracts value | £24,990 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VANTARI; VANTARI VR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024022-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024022-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024018-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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