Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-129287
Published by:: University of South Wales
Authority ID:: AA0315
Publication date:: 20 February 2023
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: 01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:: Yes
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

The University of South Wales are looking to explore the landscape of the VR/Simulated Learning Market, with a particular focus on health and are looking to assess the interest, capacity, and capability of the market to deliver VR/Simulated Learning Healthcare education. CPV: 72000000, 72000000, 30200000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The University of South Wales

Pontypridd

CF38 1DL

Contact person: Hannah Miles

E-mail: hannah.miles@southwales.ac.uk

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.southwales.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Request for Information - Digital Health Village

II.1.2) Main CPV code

72000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

72000000

30200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL15

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of South Wales is considering options for the provision of a VR/Simulated Learning Healthcare education.

As a part of this process, the University are looking to explore the landscape of the VR/Simulated Learning Market, with a particular focus on health and are looking to assess the interest, capacity, and capability of the market to deliver VR/Simulated Learning Healthcare education.

The main areas of focus as a part of this Request for Information are listed below:

Capabilities - The University is looking to understand the supplier landscape and the capability to deliver end to end solutions.

System Accessibility - The University is looking to understand the way that simulation is accessed, with particular focus on licensing, applications, and online portal options

Hardware Options - The University is looking to understand any hardware adaptations as well as the simulation capabilities (i.e., Virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality etc

Future Developments and Innovation - The University is keen to understand the appetite for a commercial partnership as well as to explore future product developments

Costs and Scalability - The University is keen to get an overview of the cost model options and how each of these options could be scaled and benefit the University

Implementation - The University requires a quick to deploy solution and are seeking an understanding of our options to implement, including timescales and an understanding of what support would be required from the University.

The University of South Wales previously went to market for this opportunity. However, given this is an evolving technology and dynamic landscape, one which is changing all the time, the options presented to us were not feasible as a solution to take forward; we are now looking to explore this area in more detail. This process will support with defining our requirements and our Procurement Strategy moving forward.

Suppliers are requested to submit an electronic copy of their response to this RFI by email to: procurement@southwales.ac.uk before the deadline of 12pm on Monday 6th March 2023.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/03/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129287.

(WA Ref:129287)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/02/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
30200000	Computer equipment and supplies	Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
72000000	IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support	Computer and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1015	Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:: hannah.miles@southwales.ac.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

Further information

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