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Invitation to a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 09:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council seeks suppliers under the Crown Commercial Service RM6094 Spark: The Technology Innovation Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender was for a Virtual Reality service within the East Midlands Region, targeting the Local Government/Social Care sector using simulated and enhanced environments. The procurement method was selective, employing a restricted procedure. Following the tender stage, the award was made on 1st May 2025 to commence from 6th May 2025, with the contract spanning until 5th May 2028. The award notice was published on 28th May 2025, confirming the contract value of GBP 199,720.85. This process falls under the industry category of Information Technology services, specifically within the CPV code 72222300.

This tender creates business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those involved in information technology services and guidance services. Companies focusing on innovative virtual reality solutions within the local government and social care sectors, particularly those operating in the East Midlands, stand to benefit significantly. Cornerstone Training and Support Ltd, by securing this contract, exemplifies the potential advantage such businesses can have in meeting the technological needs of councils like Nottinghamshire County Council. Business competitors skilled in providing simulated and enhanced environments will find themselves particularly suited for similar future initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service

Notice Description

Further competition is invited to all suppliers shortlisted on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6094 Spark: The Technology Innovation Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Virtual Reality (VR) Service to Nottinghamshire County Council ('The Council') within the East Midlands Region. The shortlist comprises those suppliers who come under the Subject area of Local Government/Social Care, Delivery Method of Simulated and Enhanced Environments/Virtual Reality and who operate in the East Midlands area. Suppliers (the "Suppliers") are invited to tender for the provision of the Virtual Reality Service as detailed in Part 2 VR Service Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-284b58b8-1ba3-4379-b6bc-91df85f42a48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85485b64-de46-4e0a-bc74-fcd71cbe3807
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2028 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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