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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

West Northamptonshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Northamptonshire Council

Buyer Address: Angel Street, Northampton, UKF24, NN1 1ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
20495.0 GBP
Published
16 Sep 2025, 08:57
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85323000 - Community health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Virtual Reality Therapies Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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