UNI SIM is now an official NHS supplier. On paper that's a procurement designation. In practice it changes how trusts can buy from us, what we commit to as a vendor, and the standard our hardware and software has to meet — every release, not just the launch one.
What changes for trusts and training programmes
- Procurement. Trusts can purchase through compliant frameworks without bespoke vendor due diligence.
- Support SLAs. Response and replacement times are committed in writing, not bolted on as an extra.
- Information governance. Our SaaS platforms meet the data protection and IG requirements the NHS expects.
- Lifecycle. Long-tail support for older simulators in service — not "buy a new one when it breaks".
Healthcare procurement isn't about features. It's about whether you'll still answer the phone in five years. We're built to.
What it means for learners
The simpler buying path means more programmes can reach more learners. For a dental school that means more haptic VR stations per cohort. For a teaching hospital it means a simulator on the ward, not just in the lab. For postgraduate trainees it means access to procedures their real rotation might not surface.
What's next
If you're a trust, training programme or university interested in deployment, get in touch at contact@unisim.co.uk. We'll help you scope what you need, navigate the procurement route, and get the right hardware and software in front of your learners.