Tender

Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2022 at 08:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet services. Interested bidders must submit their applications by noon on 17th June 2022, with clarification questions due by 5pm on 1st June 2022. The procurement process is classified as an open procedure below the threshold, with an estimated contract value of £80,000 excluding VAT. The anticipated contract duration is from 1st September 2022 to 31st December 2025, with delivery locations including Suffolk and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and virtual reality technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy supports these sectors. Successful bidders may benefit from increased visibility and potential growth through collaboration with local authorities, thereby establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Software Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS80,0000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon on 17th June 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 1st June 2022 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Contract start and end dates are estimated and will be confirmed at award. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516b974f-7b4c-4c7d-8865-7f1faae59dce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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