Award

Digital Twin & Virtual Reality

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 18:13

Award Notice
Award

04 Jul 2023 at 13:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has concluded the procurement for the provision of digital twin and virtual reality (VR) technology for Folkestone. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method was a direct award via CCS Gloud-13 (RM1557.13), with the tender period ending on 9th June 2023. The contract started on 10th July 2023 and will end on 9th July 2026. The total value of the award is £71,270 GBP.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital twin and VR technology, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs who are encouraged to compete. The technology provided will likely require innovative solutions and advanced software capabilities, making it well-suited for companies in the IT and tech sectors, especially those with expertise in software package development and information systems. The project allows for wide regional distribution, enabling the winning business to expand their operational footprint and showcase their capabilities on a larger scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Twin & Virtual Reality

Notice Description

Provision of digital twin and virtual reality (VR) technology for Folkestone. Direct Award via CCS Gloud-13 (RM1557.13)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20776d3f-89f6-479c-b7e0-bc6baa509c00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24cf11-2c9a-438a-b674-8ba4d0d9b294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2026 3-4 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL URBAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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