Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Feb 2021 at 09:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is initiating a soft market testing process for the procurement of VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software aimed at enhancing training for individuals working with children in care. The project title is "Soft Market Testing Exercise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software," and it falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV code: 30200000). The engagement end date is set for 5th March 2021, and the process is currently in the planning stage. The procurement will take place in Cambridge, within the East of England region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality technology, software development, and training solutions, especially those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing immersive technologies, user-friendly software applications, and innovative training programmes will find this process particularly relevant, enabling them to contribute to improving care standards for vulnerable children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software

Notice Description

THIS IS A SOFTMARKET TESTING PROCESS: Cambridgeshire County Council currently is currently trialing VR Headsets and AVV software for training people to experience situations that children in care have endured giving them a better understanding of the childs point of view. Currently we are leasing the equipment including 2x Pico 4G virtual reality headsets with associated accessories headphones/carry case Antser Virtual Vision (AVV) is an application (app like on a phone) that has been developed to host our immersive content. AVV platform is developed and managed by a sub -processor Visyon. Data is held on Amazon S3 cloud in the UK (London). The VR programme immersive content is accessed through the AVV. The immersive nature of the VR programme allows the user to experience the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect through the eyes of a child. The programme is a clinically- led, technology enabled behaviour change tool. It is designed to enhance the adults understanding of a child's emotions, trauma and potential triggers to improve the care, support and guidance they provide. We are carrying out this soft market testing, to better understand the market for this type of solution. Additional information: E-Tendering portal: (access documents here): https://www.lgss.co.uk/services/procurement/lgss-procurement-portal/ Title: Cambridgeshire County Council: Soft Market Testing Execrise For VR Headsets and Antser Virtual Vision Software< Return Reference no. DN528680 For technical / navigational support contact ProContract by telephone on 0330 005 0352 (9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday) or by email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cfe5305-ba27-461a-9e49-4b10f1d86b20
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Halls
Contact Email
kevin.halls@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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