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19 Jun 2026 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Virtual Reality Training equipment and software to their Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South. This initiative involves a partnership with the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth City, and Southampton City Councils. The procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the Training Simulators industry (CPV code 34152000). The contract, valued at £55,000, was facilitated through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), specifically the Spark framework, reference RM6094. The contract, awarded to Cornerstone Training and Support Limited, will commence on 16 July 2026 and conclude on 15 January 2029, supporting the South East region of the United Kingdom. The concluded procurement stage is 'Award' as of 19 June 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and provision of immersive training solutions, particularly those focused on trauma-informed education within the adoption sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations that are not classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly beneficial. Businesses with expertise in virtual reality technology and content development, as well as those experienced in fulfilling public sector contracts, could leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint and increase market share in the public sector, specifically within the education and training segment.

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Notice Title

Adopt South Virtual Reality Training

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council (HCC) has awarded a contract for the provision of Virtual Reality Training equipment and software, for Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency (a partnership of four local authorities - HCC, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council). The use of a VR platform allows adopters and professionals working in the field of adoption to experience the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect through the eyes of a child in a virtual environment. The contract was established following a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services DPS, Spark, reference RM6094. The contract is for up to two years, six months, inclusive of any extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-293e1fd7-7b88-4ccd-9f2a-d496775b2871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b764b920-d2e2-41f0-aaa9-3a2793b6e990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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