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West Sussex Libraries Virtual Reality Project

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2024 at 07:42

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage for the "West Sussex Libraries Virtual Reality Project," a service classified under the industry category of computer-related equipment. The project involves the design and creation of virtual reality material, the supply of headsets, and training. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this project had an announced contract period from 1st November 2024 to 31st December 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method — specifically, a single tender action below the threshold — and concluded with an award valued at £86,000 to RamJam on 25th October 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in virtual reality technology and computer-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as indicated by the council's suitability criteria. Winning such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience in delivering technology solutions to public institutions, and establish a foothold in the burgeoning field of virtual reality applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Sussex Libraries Virtual Reality Project

Notice Description

Delivery of virtual reality project to include design and creation of material, supply of headsets and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fe00cb9-2e85-477a-b861-3a161fbe698f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12131c3f-a4d9-4d7a-96f7-a93fdffa1a6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMJAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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